Temporary Part-Time Learning Assistant - Herons Crossing School

Temporary Part-Time Learning Assistant – Herons Crossing School

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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 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 and staff. 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 a temporary, part-time (18 hrs/wk) Learning Assistant position at Herons Crossing School starting immediately ending June 30, 2026. Herons Crossing School is located in the City of Airdrie and serves students from grades K-9.

• Provides assistance to students as identified in their individualized plans, including those who require additional supports such as personal, medical care, and safety needs.
• Implements and reinforces strategies as directed by teaching staff 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 with transfers, tube feeding, managing tracheotomy needs, oxygen, catheterization, and administration of prescription 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 an 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 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.

• The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check…