Company Overview As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed. 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 a term full time (30 hrs/wk) Learning Assistant position at Northcott Prairie School starting immediately until June 29, 2027.

Northcott Prairie

School is located in the City of Airdrie and serves students from grades K-9. For more information regarding this school, please visit their website at ..

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. Provides 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 needs Records observations and collects other data on behavioral challenges to be used to help guide and support positive behavior strategies for students.

Participates in collaborative planning meetings for student planning as requested Provides assistance with preparation of individualized program materials under the direction of the teacher Assists students with their emotional and behavioural regulation,



including students who may display violent or aggressive behaviours in accordance with student plans Supports 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 feedin 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 Demonstrated ability to carry out the plans and directions of teaching staff to assist students Working knowledge of child development 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 Retirement Savings Plan) ~ Defined Benefit Pension Plan ~ Professional development and training opportunities The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment 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.

📌 Term Learning Assistant - Northcott Prairie School (Airdrie)
🏢 Rocky View Schools
📍 Airdrie