Company Overview 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. 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 fora continuing, full-time (30 hrs/wk) Learning Assistant position 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 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 studentswho 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 studentPersonalized 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 beused 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 ofthe 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, personalhygiene, eating, drinking, and feeding Assists in exercising, adaptive physical education,



range of motion programs and fine and grossmotor skills development as directed by a specialist and monitored by a teacher Supports students’ medical needs as directed, including assisting the student with transfers, tubefeeding and managing tracheotomy needs, oxygen, catheterization, administration of prescriptionmedication, 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 applyingpositive 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 Perks 6% vacation pay Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending

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