Company OverviewAs a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of morethan29,000students 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 OpportunityRVS invites applications for a continuing, part-time (18 hrs/wk) Learning Assistant position at Cochrane Christian Academy starting immediately.Cochrane Christian Academy School is located in the Town of Cochrane and serves students from grades K-8. Information regarding the school may be found at https://cca.Rockyview.Ab.Ca/ .The Christian Program is an alternative program offered by RVS. The program focuses on integrating the Christian faith and a Biblical world-view in a public school setting. Cochrane Christian Academy is a community where people and relationships matter, where identity and culture is clearly defined by their Christian faith, and where an excellent learning community is provided for their students.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, the Learning Assistant collaborates with teachers to adapt and implement programs for students with complex needs, with a focus on promoting their health, learning,



and independence.Responsibilities IncludeProvides assistance to students as identified in their individualized plans including those students who require additional types of supports such as personal, medical care, lifts, transfers and safety needsImplements and reinforces strategies as directed by the teacher(s) and identified in various student plans.Records observations and collects other data on behavioral challenges to be used to help guide and support positive behavior strategies for studentsParticipates in collaborative planning meetings for student planning as requestedProvides assistance with preparation of individualized program materials under the direction of the teacherActively promotes student learning, belonging and independenceAssists students with their emotional and behavioural regulation, including students who may display violent or aggressive behaviours in accordance with student plansRespects confidentiality and maintains privacy of information related to students and personnelSupports students with routine personal care activities and routines of daily living, including but not limited to toileting, lifts, transfers, movement, personal hygiene, eating, drinking, and feedingAssists 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 teacherSupports 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 requirementsEducation/ExperienceEducational Assistant Certificate or a certificate/diploma in a related fieldTraining in preventative/de-escalating behaviour, or willingness to become certifiedMinimum one (1) year experience working with students with challenging behavior and applying positive behavior supports is considered and assetCPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to become certified is considered an assetAn equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be consideredKnowledge and SkillsDemonstrated ability to carry out the plans and directions of teaching staff to assist studentsAbility to build and maintain rapport with students and staffAbility to adapt to energetic situations, while successfully managing a high level of stressAbility to remain calm and responsive to students in highly elevated emotional states of disregulationAbility to work effectively in collaborative team settingsDemonstrated ability to deal with a variety of complex and sensitive issues professionally and in a timely mannerExcellent multi-tasking, prioritization, and problem-solving skillsWorking knowledge of child developmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applicationsRocky View Schools Benefits6% vacation payBenefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)Professional development and training opportunitiesPre-employment RequirementsThe successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employmentAbility to perform required physical tasks on a day-to-day basisProof of qualifications/education as required by the position as required by the position including WES/IQAS evaluation documents for completed education outside of CanadaApplicants 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Part-Time Learning Assistant - Cochrane Christian Academy
🏢 Rocky View Schools (RVS)
📍 Cochrane