Student Behavior Support & Extra - Curricular Coordinator (Thrive Elementary School)

Job Description (EN)

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Principal, the Student Behaviour Support & Extra - Curricular Coordinator provides leadership for Thrive Elementary's Thrive Time program while supporting the school's therapeutic, relationship-based approach to student behaviour. This role combines student support, staff leadership, and program coordination to help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where all students can thrive.

Working collaboratively with Thrive's student support team, this position reinforces behaviour support strategies, promotes student self-regulation, and helps ensure consistency between the school day and Thrive Time programming.

In addition, the Coordinator supports daily Thrive Time operations, including lunch and snack distribution, basic food service coordination, and maintaining an organized food preparation area.

The successful candidate is calm, organized, trauma-informed, and skilled at building positive relationships with students, families, and staff. Thrive Elementary's student support team includes an Emotional Behavioural Specialist, Behaviourist, and Educational Assistants who work alongside staff during the instructional day. This position collaborates with that team to ensure consistency in behaviour support, social-emotional learning, and student success throughout the school day and Thrive Time programming.

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday, 1130AM-7PM
• Occasional flexibility required to support special events, field trips, and operational needs

Term of Employment

• This position follows the school calendar and is scheduled from as soon as possible through June 28, 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support & Therapeutic Behaviour

• • Support implementation of Thrive's therapeutic behaviour framework and student support practices.
  • Build positive relationships with students and families.
  • Respond to student dysregulation using trauma-informed, restorative, and co-regulation strategies.
  • Implement behaviour support plans and student accommodations.
  • Support students during transitions, unstructured times, and periods of increased behavioural need.
  • Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress, behavioural trends, and response to interventions.
  • Document behavioural incidents and communicate concerns appropriately.
  • Collaborate with school staff and administration to support student success.
  • Communicate with families regarding student successes, needs, and behavioural concerns as appropriate.

Thrive Time Leadership & Coordination

• • Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and support to Thrive Time staff.
  • Coordinate staffing schedules, supervision plans, and staff coverage.
  • Support staff in implementing behaviour support strategies and program expectations.
  • Facilitate communication regarding student needs, safety concerns, and programming priorities.
  • Support onboarding and training of Thrive Time staff.
  • Assist with planning special events, field trips, and enrichment opportunities.
  • Provide direct program support when operational needs arise.

Program & Operational Support

• • Maintain Thrive Time attendance and program records.
  • Support office and student record-keeping processes as required.
  • Coordinate daily lunch and snack setup to support school and Thrive Time programming.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe preparation and serving area.
  • Monitor food service supplies and communicate inventory needs.
  • Support family food security initiatives and other school-based programs.
  • Complete administrative and operational tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth in educational, childcare, recreation, or community settings.
• Experience supporting students with behavioural, social-emotional, or mental health needs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, relationship-based, and restorative practices.
• Understanding of positive behaviour supports, social-emotional learning, self-regulation, and inclusive education practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-focused during challenging situations.
• Experience leading or coordinating staff teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital record-keeping systems.
• First Aid/CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Food Safe Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Education, Disability Studies, or a related field.
• Experience working in a therapeutic, trauma-informed, behaviour-support, or inclusive education environment.
• Experience implementing positive behaviour supports, self-regulation strategies, and behaviour intervention practices.
• Training in CPI, Mandt, TCI, or similar crisis prevention programs is considered an asset.

Compensation

• Annual Salary: $45,000
• Comprehensive benefits package and RSP contribution as per school policy