Behaviour Coach
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, School Counseling & Student Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Location: Portage la Prairie
The Portage la Prairie School Division is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Behaviour Coach to join our team commencing January 4, 2027.
The Portage la Prairie School Division is committed to providing excellent educational programs to help students learn and mature. The Division believes strongly in the concept of community and promotes the provision of appropriate programs to meet the varied needs of students.
We offer robust professional development, a teacher mentorship program, and a comprehensive student services program for all our schools.
Qualifications- A valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate in good standing
- Special Education Certificate and/or Counsellor's Certificate
- Experience working with behaviourally/emotionally challenged students
- Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and assess learning
- Effective classroom management and organizational skills
- Proven ability to support diverse learning needs Ability to create and nurture a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, student support teams and division leaders
- Experience in primary education programming
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention an asset
The Portage la Prairie School Division is committed to ensuring our workforce is representative of all communities, and actively works to support that. We are able to accommodate a wide variety of situations, to support Persons with Disabilities within our workplaces. We offer safe and diverse workplaces, and strive to foster internal supports and collaboration for our diverse staff. Applicants may request accommodation related to materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
This is a unionized position. Clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks are required of all employees of the Portage la Prairie School Division.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Note:
Teachers employed with the Portage la Prairie School Division may qualify for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program, a federal initiative for teachers working in rural communities with populations under 30,000. Details can be found at Canada Student Loan Forgiveness on the website
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