Learning Assistant — Empower Student Learning & Independence

Rocky View Schools; Langdon; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% vacation pay

Extended health

Dental

Wellness/Health Care Spending Account

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Professional development and training

Free parking

Job summary

Rocky View Schools invites applications for a continuing, full-time Learning Assistant position at Langdon School starting immediately. The Learning Assistant collaborates with teachers to support diverse learners and implement individualized plans, focusing on health, learning and independence.

Responsibilities include assisting students with plans, data collection, behavior support, and promoting belonging and daily living skills within classroom and community settings.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or related diploma.
• Training in preventative/de-escalating behaviour or willingness to become certified.
• Minimum one year experience with students with challenging behavior and positive behavior supports.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to students as identified in individualized plans, including personal, medical care, lifts, transfers and safety needs.
• Implements strategies as directed by teachers and student plans.
• Records observations and data on behavioral challenges to guide positive behavior support.
• Participates in planning meetings for student planning as requested.
• Assists in preparing individualized program materials under teacher direction.
• Promotes student learning, belonging and independence.
• Supports students with emotional and behavioral regulation per student plans.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of student and personnel information.
• Assists with routine personal care (toileting, transfers, daily living) and daily living activities.
• Assists in exercising, adaptive physical education, range of motion and motor skills development as directed.
• Supports medical needs including transfers, tube feeding, tracheotomy, oxygen, catheterization, and medication administration.

Skills

Rapport building

Stress management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate or related diploma

Training in behavior de-escalation

1 year experience with challenging behavior

CPR/First Aid certification asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Job description

Rocky View Schools invites applications for a continuing, full-time Learning Assistant position at Langdon School starting immediately. The Learning Assistant collaborates with teachers to support diverse learners and implement individualized plans, focusing on health, learning and independence.

Responsibilities include assisting students with plans, data collection, behavior support, and promoting belonging and daily living skills within classroom and community settings.