Learning Assistant(s) - Springbank Middle School (Calgary)

Learning Assistant(s) - Springbank Middle School (Calgary)

06 Sep
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Rocky View Schools (RVS)
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Calgary

06 Sep

Rocky View Schools (RVS)

Calgary

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than29,600students from Kindergarten to Grade 12in 53 schoolsto 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.

RVS invites applications for three continuing, full time (30 hrs/wk) Learning Assistant position(s) at Springbank Middle School starting immediately. SpringbankMiddleSchool, located in Springbank, serves English and French Immersion students from grades 5-8. Information regarding this school may be found 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, theLearning Assistant collaborates with teachers to adapt and implement programs for students withcomplex 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 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 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 Perks ~6% vacation pay ~ Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered RetirementSavings Plan) ~ Defined Pension Plan ~ Professional development and training opportunities The successful candidate must submita 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

📌 Learning Assistant(s) - Springbank Middle School (Calgary)
🏢 Rocky View Schools (RVS)
📍 Calgary

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