Temporary Learning Assistant

4 weeks ago

Calgary Alberta DJ, CA Rocky View Schools Full time
Temporary Learning Assistant - Springbank Middle School

Company Overview

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 28,600 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS is situated 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 a temporary, full-time (30 hrs/wk) Learning Assistant position starting immediately until June 27, 2025 at Springbank Middle School. 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.

Springbank Middle School, located in Springbank, serves English and French Immersion students from grades 5-8. Information regarding this school may be found at .

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 IPPs or SSPs 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 in

    a 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
  • As this is a temporary position there is no employer paid sick time, pension, or benefits
  • Rocky View School employees who are ineligible for employer paid benefits may access the supplemental benefits package at their own cost
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Free Parking

Pre-employment Requirements

  • 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

Open to: Internal and External applicants

Salary Range: $23.87-$28.99 hourly rate

How to Apply

We request all applications be placed through .

Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.

Quote Job Code: # 3893879

Closing Date: March 3, 2025

Rocky View Schools

Human Resources

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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