Student Success: Youth Support Worker (Grade 6 - 12 ) - 2026-27

JOB POSTING: 2026-2027 School YearSTUDENT SUCCESS: YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER  Grade 6-12 REPORT TO: Director of Middle and Senior SchoolPOSITION GROUP : Support StaffSTATUT: 1.0 FTE, Ten Months per year, Probationary  Calgary French & International School (CFIS) is a premier independent school serving more than 850 students from Junior Preschool to Grade 12. For over 50 years, CFIS has been a leader in full French immersion education, delivering the Alberta curriculum enriched by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Our dedicated faculty, staff, and administration collaborate closely with families to create an extraordinary learning experience where students thrive in innovative and inclusive environments. CFIS educators empower students to embrace challenges, think critically, and act as open-minded, responsible global citizens prepared for an ever-changing world. At CFIS, the smiles are warm, the standards are high, and the rewards are visible every day. Joining CFIS means:Class sizes and preparation time that supports quality instructionCollaborative colleagues who share a commitment to excellenceSupportive, accessible leadershipModern, well-equipped athletic facilitiesOngoing, high-quality professional development opportunities  Position Summary:The Student Success: Youth Support Worker provides specialized, front-line support to maintain an inclusive, safe school environment conducive to emotional regulation. This role serves as an essential bridge between clinical support and daily student life. The successful candidate will be responsible for the systematic monitoring of students in Grades 6–12, immediate behavioral intervention, and preserving a positive and caring school culture.  Key Responsibilities :1. Behavioral Intervention & SupervisionClassroom Deflection & Support: Provide immediate, high-engagement support for students experiencing emotional dysregulation or behavioral challenges, facilitating their transition out of the classroom and toward a "Ready to Learn" state.Restorative Accountability: Facilitate structured restorative sessions following breaches of community standards.Crisis De-escalation: Assist with high-emotion situations, utilizing NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) or similar Alberta-standard protocols to ensure student and staff safety.Supervision: Maintain a commanding yet supportive presence in common areas. Supervise exams, accommodations, retake center.2. Student Behavior OversightBehavioral Support: Systematically track student interactions and behavioral patterns on school platforms (Toddle/PowerSchool). Identify students who are showing subtle changes in attendance, mood, or social grouping.Monitoring student uniform compliance, attendance, and punctuality, with structured reporting to leadership when patterns of concern emerge.Reporting & Auditing: Maintain data and provide regular updates for the MSS Leadership Team, ensuring the school has a data-driven view of the student body's social health.Supporting prolonged student absences: work with students who miss extended periods of time at school.3. Social-Emotional Coaching & Mediation1-on-1 Mentorship: Work with the school’s Secondary Social & Emotional Youth Worker to manage a caseload of students requiring targeted support in social skills, boundaries, and emotional self-regulation.Lunchtime Programming: Oversee activities to promote inclusive play and social interaction. Qualifications:Diploma (DEC/DCS) in Child and Youth Care, Social Service Work, or Special Care Counselling (TES).Candidates who speak French and have experience in school-based youth work preferred. Core CompetenciesDevelopmental Sensitivity: A deep understanding of adolescent brain development and the ability to apply it to "real-time" behaviour management.Relational Authority: The ability to influence student behavior through the strength of the therapeutic alliance rather than a hierarchical power dynamic.Professional Boundaries: The ability to maintain a supportive, approachable presence while upholding the high professional standards and confidentiality required in a private school setting.Clinical Documentation: Precision in recording incidents to ensure the school is compliant with Alberta’s FOIP and school regulatory standards. Compensation:We offer a competitive, comprehensive salary and benefits package as well as opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits include:Personal daysSick daysRetirement Savings BenefitExtended health and dental coverageHealth and Wellness Spending AccountsTwo-weeks off at winter break, one-week off at February break,  and one-week off at March break when the school is closed. Starting pay range: $57,390 to $82,933 annual salary based on experience and meeting the qualifications outlined for this position.