Safe and Inclusive Schools Itinerant

Innu Education • Happy Valley - Goose Bay, OR

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About The Position

Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education (MTIE) provides education to approximately 1,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 students at Sheshatshiu Innu School and Mushuau Innu Natuashish School in Labrador. MTIE is committed to culturally grounded, student-centred learning that supports student success and strengthens Innu language, culture, and community connections.

The Safe and Inclusive Schools Itinerant works with the Director of Student Services, school administrators, educators, families, and community partners to help create safe, caring, and inclusive learning environments across MTIE schools. The role supports positive student behaviour, mental health and well-being, crisis prevention, and trauma-informed practice. It develops policies and resources, delivers professional learning, and provides practical guidance to school teams through school visits and remote support.

The position requires travel to schools to assess needs, provide direct support and professional learning, develop practical action plans, and evaluate strategies. The itinerant also balances school visits with remote consultation and responds to emerging priorities.

Requirements

• 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.
• Appropriate certification or instructor authorization is required to deliver formal training in programs that require it.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of MTIE’s Safe and Caring Schools Policy and related procedures.
• 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, in accordance with program requirements and qualifications.
• Support schools in developing behaviour management strategies and positive behaviour support plans.
• Consult on complex behavioural needs and provide practical recommendations for prevention, intervention, and continuous improvement.
• Promote trauma-informed practices that recognize 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 for tracking 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time