Learning Assistant(s) - Herons Crossing School

Rocky View Schools; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% vacation pay

Extended health plan

Dental coverage

Wellness account

TFSA

RRSP

Professional development

Job summary

Rocky View Schools invites applications for three continuing, full-time Learning Assistant positions at Herons Crossing School starting immediately. The role supports students with diverse needs, working with teachers to implement programs and promote health, learning, and independence.

Responsibilities include assisting with individualized plans, data collection, and collaboration in IPP/SSP planning, with emphasis on safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or diploma in a related field.
• Training in preventative/de-escalating behaviour or willingness to become certified.
• Experience with students with challenging behavior is an asset.
• CPR/First Aid certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support students with individualized plans and complex needs.
• Assist with Personal Care, safety, and medical needs under teacher direction.
• Record observations and support positive behavior strategies.
• Collaborate in planning meetings for IPP/SSP and prepare materials.
• Promote student learning and independence in classroom settings.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Behavior support

Professional reporting

Adaptability

Classroom support

Student engagement

Microsoft Office

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate

CPR/First Aid Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Web-based apps

Job description

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 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 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 three continuing, full-time (30 hrs/wk) Learning Assistant positions at Herons Crossing School starting immediately.

Herons Crossing School is located in the City of Airdrie and serves students from grades K-9. 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, 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 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

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
• Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Professional development and training opportunities

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
• Ability to perform required physical tasks on a day-to-day basis
• Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position as required by the position including WES/IQAS evaluation documents for completed education outside of Canada
• 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.