Company Overview
As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than29,000students from Kindergarten to Grade 12in 53 schoolsto ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS issituated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity
RVS invites applications for three continuing, full time (30 hrs/wk) Learning Assistant positions at Herons Crossing School starting immediately.

Herons Crossing School is located in the City of Airdrie and serves students from grades K-9. For more information regarding this school, pleasevisit their website at https://heronscrossing.rockyview.ab.ca/

The Learning Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the diverse needs of learners within the classroom,school, and community settings throughout Rocky View Schools (RVS). Reporting to the Principal, theLearning Assistant collaborates with teachers to adapt and implement programs for students withcomplex needs, with a focus on promoting their health, learning, and independence.

Responsibilities Include

Provides assistance to students as identified in their individualized plans including those students
who require additional types of supports such as personal, medical care, and safety needs

Implements and reinforces strategies as directed by the teacher(s) and identified in student
Personalized Learning Plan (PLP), Individualized Program Plans (IPP), Behaviour Support Plans
(BSP), safety plans, and medical plans,



in programming for the diverse needs of students

Records observations and other data on behavioral challenges and creates records that can be
used to support positive behavior strategies for students

Participates in collaborative planning meetings for IPP’s or SSP’s as requested

Provides assistance with preparation of individualized program materials under the direction of
the classroom teacher/student support teacher

Actively promotes student learning and independence

Facilitates interaction among students with special needs and their peers

Respects confidentiality and maintains privacy of information related to students and personnel

Supports students with routine personal care activities such as toileting, movement, personal
hygiene, eating, drinking, and feeding

Assists in exercising, adaptive physical education, range of motion programs and fine and gross
motor skills development as directed by a specialist and monitored by a teacher

Supports students’ medical needs as directed, including assisting the student with transfers, tube
feeding and managing tracheotomy needs, oxygen, catheterization, administration of prescription
medication, and other routine medical requirements

Education/Experience

Educational Assistant Certificate or a certificate/diploma in a related field

Training in preventative/de-escalating behaviour, or willingness to become certified

Minimum one (1) year experience working with students with challenging behavior and applying
positive behavior supports is considered and asset

CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to become certified is considered an asset

An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered





Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of complex and sensitive issues professionally and ina timely manner

Demonstrated ability to carry out the plans and directions of teaching staff to assist students

Ability to build and maintain rapport with students and staff

Ability to adapt to dynamic situations, while successfully managing a high level of stress

Ability to work effectively in collaborative team settings

Excellent multi-tasking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills

Working knowledge of child development

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications

Rocky View Schools Benefits

6% vacation pay

Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered RetirementSavings Plan)

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Professional development and training opportunities

Pre-employment Requirements

The successful candidate must submita current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment

Ability to perform required physical tasks on a day-to-day basis

Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position as required by the position including WES/IQAS evaluation documents for completed education outside of Canada

Applicants must provide a professional letter of reference, attached to the job application, from their most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months.

Rocky View Schools
Human Resources
https://www.rockyview.ab.ca/careers/current_opportunities

We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.

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📌 Learning Assistant(s) - Herons Crossing School (Alberta)
🏢 Rocky View Schools (RVS)
📍 Alberta