Safe and Inclusive Schools Itinerant
- Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL, Canada
Full-time
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Location: Happy Valley–Goose Bay, NL
Employment: Permanent, full-time
About Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education
Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education (MTIE) provides education to approximately 1,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 at Sheshatshiu Innu School and Mushuau Innu Natuashish School in Labrador. We are committed to providing a culturally grounded, student-centred learning environment that supports student success and strengthens Innu language, culture, and community connections.
About The Role
MTIE is seeking a collaborative and knowledgeable Safe and Inclusive Schools Itinerant to help create safe, caring, and inclusive learning environments across our schools.
Working closely with the Director of Student Services, school administrators, educators, families, and community partners, you will support positive student behaviour, mental health and well-being, crisis prevention, and trauma-informed practices. You will develop policies and resources, deliver professional learning, and provide practical guidance to school teams through school visits and remote support.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation And Benefits
Relocation and Regional Benefits
Employment: Permanent, full-time
About Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education
Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education (MTIE) provides education to approximately 1,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 at Sheshatshiu Innu School and Mushuau Innu Natuashish School in Labrador. We are committed to providing a culturally grounded, student-centred learning environment that supports student success and strengthens Innu language, culture, and community connections.
About The Role
MTIE is seeking a collaborative and knowledgeable Safe and Inclusive Schools Itinerant to help create safe, caring, and inclusive learning environments across our schools.
Working closely with the Director of Student Services, school administrators, educators, families, and community partners, you will support positive student behaviour, mental health and well-being, crisis prevention, and trauma-informed practices. You will develop policies and resources, deliver professional learning, and provide practical guidance to school teams through school visits and remote support.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, review, and implementation of MTIE's Safe and Caring Schools Policy and related procedures to promote consistent, safe, respectful, and inclusive school environments.
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver professional learning in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, PBIS, ASIST, safeTALK, trauma-informed practices, Mental Health First Aid, behaviour management, and de-escalation, according to program requirements and qualifications.
- Support schools in developing behaviour management strategies and positive behaviour support plans. Provide consultation on complex behavioural needs and practical recommendations for prevention, intervention, and continuous improvement.
- Promote trauma-informed practice that recognizes the impact of adversity, stress, and trauma on student behaviour, learning, and relationships. Support mental health awareness, student well-being, and appropriate referral pathways.
- Establish and maintain a standardized system to track staff training, certifications, renewal dates, and professional learning needs. Document consultations and support initiatives, prepare reports, and maintain confidentiality.
- Build relationships with families, community agencies, mental health professionals, and crisis response services to support coordinated approaches to student safety, behaviour, and well-being.
- Use technology to provide consultation, coaching, professional learning, and follow-up support. Develop and share digital resources, facilitate virtual collaboration, and maintain secure records and communication.
- Travel to schools to assess needs, provide direct support and professional learning, develop practical action plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies. Balance school visits with remote consultation and respond to emerging priorities.
- A degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Child and Youth Care, or a related field.
- Experience in educational settings, student services, behaviour support, mental health, or inclusive education.
- Knowledge of positive behaviour support, PBIS, trauma-informed practices, and classroom and school-wide behaviour management.
- Experience delivering professional learning, staff training, coaching, or consultation.
- Knowledge of mental health promotion, suicide prevention, crisis prevention, and de-escalation.
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with technology for virtual learning, consultation, record management, and reporting.
- A valid driver's licence and ability to travel as required.
- Certification or experience in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, ASIST, safeTALK, Mental Health First Aid, PBIS, or related programs.
- Experience developing policies, procedures, and professional learning resources.
- Experience supporting students with complex behavioural, emotional, social, or mental health needs.
- Experience collaborating with community agencies and service providers.
Compensation And Benefits
Relocation and Regional Benefits
- Relocation allowance of $2,500
- Labrador living allowance
- Annual travel allowance for personal use
- Employer provided housing may be available
- Competitive salary
- 100% employer-paid premiums for group insurance benefits
- Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer matching up to 5.5% of base salary
- Employer-funded RRSP contributions of 7% of base salary
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition assistance may be available for approved programs of study, subject to organizational policy and approval
- Annual fitness and wellness allowance
- Personal leave entitlements
- Extended office closures during Christmas and Easter
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of safe and inclusive school policies, deliver staff training, and advise school teams on behaviour support, mental health, crisis prevention, and trauma-informed practices. Coordinate with families and community partners, document and track training and consultations, and provide in-person and remote support to schools.
Requirements
A degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Child and Youth Care, or a related field is required, along with experience in education, student services, behaviour support, mental health, or inclusive education. Candidates should have knowledge of positive behaviour support, trauma-informed practice, mental health and crisis prevention, and experience delivering training or consultation; a valid driver's licence and ability to travel are also required.
Skills
- Positive Behaviour Support
- PBIS
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Behaviour Management
- Crisis Prevention
- De-Escalation
- Mental Health Promotion
- Suicide Prevention
- Professional Learning Delivery
- Staff Training
- Coaching and Consultation
- Policy Development
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving
- Virtual Learning and Consultation
- Record Management and Reporting
Benefits
- Relocation Allowance
- Labrador Living Allowance
- Annual Travel Allowance
- Employer-Provided Housing
- Group Insurance Benefits
- Registered Pension Plan
- Employer-Funded RRSP Contributions
- Professional Development
- Tuition Assistance
- Fitness and Wellness Allowance
- Personal Leave
- Extended Office Closures
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Categories
- Education
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Safe and Caring Schools Policy
- Positive Behaviour Support
- PBIS
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- ASIST
- safeTALK
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Mental Health First Aid
- Behaviour Management
- De-Escalation
- Mental Health Promotion
- Suicide Prevention
- Crisis Prevention
- Inclusive Education
- Student Well-Being
- Behaviour Support Plans
- Professional Learning
- Staff Training
- Coaching
- Consultation
- Crisis Response
- Referral Pathways
- Policy Development
- Training and Certification Tracking
- Virtual Collaboration
- Secure Records
- Community Partnerships
- Innu Education
- Student Services