Temporary Learning Assistant

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.

RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut'ina, 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 at George McDougall School starting February 23, 2026, to April 14, 2026 (with the possibility of extension).

George McDougall High School is located in the City of Airdrie and serves students from grades For more information regarding their school, please visit their website at ng 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, 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.

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 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

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

Education/Experience

medication, and other routine medical requirements

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
Applicants must provide a professional letter of reference, attached to the job application, from their most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months; or a list of updated references of a current/recent supervisor on your application.

How To Apply

We request all applications be placed through . Applications must include your cover letter, resume and a professional letter of reference/updated references.

Please submit your application quoting job code # This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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.

Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Temporary
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Administrative
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