Learning Assistant — Empower Students to Learn & Belong

Rocky View Schools; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% vacation pay

Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental

Wellness/Health Care Spending Account,

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Professional development and training

Free parking

Job summary

Rocky View Schools is seeking a Learning Assistant for Cooper's Crossing School in Airdrie, Alberta. The role supports students with diverse needs under the supervision of the principal and teachers.

Responsibilities include implementing individualized plans, assisting with daily living tasks, and promoting student independence. The ideal candidate has an Educational Assistant certificate or related diploma and experience with challenging behaviors.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or related certificate/diploma.
• Training in preventative/de-escalating behaviour or willingness to become certified.
• Minimum 1 year experience with students with challenging behavior and positive behavior supports is an asset.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to become certified is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to students as identified in individualized plans, including personal, medical care, lifts, transfers and safety needs.
• Implement and reinforce teacher-directed strategies from student plans.
• Record observations and data to support positive behavior strategies.
• Participate in collaborative planning meetings for student planning as requested.
• Assist with preparation of individualized program materials under teacher direction.
• Support students' learning, belonging and independence, and assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Team collaboration

Stress management

Adaptability

Documentation

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate

Related field certificate/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Job description

Rocky View Schools is seeking a Learning Assistant for Cooper's Crossing School in Airdrie, Alberta. The role supports students with diverse needs under the supervision of the principal and teachers.

Responsibilities include implementing individualized plans, assisting with daily living tasks, and promoting student independence. The ideal candidate has an Educational Assistant certificate or related diploma and experience with challenging behaviors.