WHO IS REGINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

Regina Public Schools is located on Treaty 4 land in the homeland of the Métis.  It is one of the largest school divisions in Saskatchewan serving the educational needs of more than 25,000 students in 44 elementary schools, 8 high schools, 3 faith-based associate schools, Campus Regina Public and the Allan Blakeney Adult Campus.

Our dedicated team of employees include professional and support staff who work to instill the value of knowledge, the dignity of effort and the worth of the individuals by living our Shared Values inside and outside of our classrooms - in our workplace and in our communities.

These Share Values are: I belong, I am responsible, I respect, I want to know.

THE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU

The Intensive Supports Consultant works collaboratively with school-based personnel, student achievement teams, specialized professional staff, and community agencies to provide advisory, consultative, and school-based services for students who experience social and/or emotional challenges. The Intensive Supports Consultant works in elementary and high schools and plays a vital role in the school community by directly contributing to creating a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.

This position is temporary for approximately 18 months. 

If you are passionate about helping students and want to make a difference in the lives of our students and our community, then we want you on our team!

WHAT WILL YOU DO 

• Delivers intervention, education and awareness services to students and staff to support a safe and healthy school environment by:

• Providing leadership in the promotion, development and delivery of programs and services that support the socio-behavioural and emotional development of students, including providing in-service to staff as appropriate.
• Actively participating and promoting the advancement of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the learning community in all planning, school operations, interactions, and decisions.
• Working with teams using the Intervention First Model to identify factors that contribute to student challenges and recommending evidence-based interventions.
• Working collaboratively with school-based leaders and school staff to understand the unique strengths and needs of all learners in the school community and provide effective school-level student supports regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnic origin, ancestry, culture, socio-economic status, religion, family status, and mental and physical ability.
• Provides individual and small group student case management to support students by:
• Providing direct services to students who experience difficulties that significantly impact their capacity to be successful with learning, peer relationships, and general school performance.
• Participating in Inclusion and Intervention Plan development when appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate records including, accurate notes, reports, and confidential files.
• Conducts observations of student referrals to support intervention plans. The plans will assess; social skills, communication, behavioural, and sensory needs and provide recommendations on intervention strategies.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Apply today if you meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, and training and experience supporting neurodiverse learners.
• Must have experience working with children and youth who experience social or emotional difficulty, particularly related to Autism Spectrum Disorder.

• Knowledge of functional behaviour assessments and developing effective Inclusion and Intervention Plans.

• Knowledge of community supports, particularly related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodiversity. 
• Strong knowledge and application at both the Tier 2 and Tier 3 levels of Intervention First.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills demonstrating exceptional ability to collaborate with students and parents/guardians in decision making.
• Strong judgement and exceptional time management, organizational, interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and focused listening skills. 
• Ability to challenge and be candid while maintaining strong relationships demonstrating emotional intelligence, tact, and ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality. 
• Ability to initiate, lead, and implement student-centered interventions based on the division’s Intervention First model. 
• Proven decision-making and analytical skills. 
• Computer proficiency required including advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point) and Division specific software (Clevr). 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check for the duration of employment.

BENEFITS

Regina Public Schools offers competitive wages and attractive benefits, along with the opportunity to be part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of our students and our community.  Regina Public Schools is committed to providing equitable employment opportunities.  Successful candidates are selected based on merit and on our commitment to a representative workforce.  This representation includes the equity groups recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people who are gender and/or sexually diverse, people of colour, people who are newcomers to Saskatchewan, and women in under-represented roles.