Temporary Part-Time Learning Assistant

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 atemporary, part-time (18 hrs/wk) Learning Assistant position at Beiseker Community School starting November 13, 2026 to June 29, 2027. Beiseker Community School is located in the Village of Beiseker, and is home to students from Grades K-12. 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, 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, 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 IPP's or SSP's as requested Provides assistance with preparation of individualized program materials under the direction of the classroom teacher/student support teacher Facilitates interaction among students with special needs and their peers 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 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 ~ 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 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