Part-Time Learning Assistant - Banded Peak School

Rocky View Schools (RVS); Bragg Creek; On-site; CAD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6% vacation pay

Professional development and training

Supplemental benefits package at own +

Job summary

Rocky View Schools (RVS) invites applications for a continuing part-time Learning Assistant at Banded Peak School in Bragg Creek, starting immediately. The role supports diverse learners, implements individualized plans, and collaborates with teachers to promote health, learning, and independence.

The position involves assisting with routine supports, behavior planning, and data recording, while maintaining confidentiality and teamwork with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or related diploma required.
• Training in preventative/de-escalating behaviour or willingness to become certified.
• Minimum one year experience with students with challenging behavior is an asset.
• CPR/First Aid certification is considered an asset.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist students per individualized plans including those needing additional supports.
• Implement strategies from teacher plans and PLPs to support diverse learners.
• Record observations about behavior and contribute to data for positive behavior supports.
• Participate in planning meetings for IPP/SSP as requested.
• Prepare individualized program materials under guidance of classroom staff.
• Promote student learning and independence in the classroom.
• Support personal care activities as needed and maintain privacy.
• Assist with adaptive physical education and motor skill development as directed.
• Support medical needs and safety as directed in collaboration with staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate or related diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Job description

Company Overview

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than29,000students from Kindergarten to Grade 12in 53 schoolsto ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS issituated 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 continuing part-time (15 hrs/wk) Learning Assistant position starting immediately at Banded Peak School.

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, theLearning Assistant collaborates with teachers to adapt and implement programs for students withcomplex needs, with a focus on promoting their health, learning, and independence.

Banded PeakSchool, located in the hamlet of Bragg Creek serves students from grades K-8. Information regarding this school may be found at https://bpeak.rockyview.ab.ca/.

Responsibilities Include

• Provides assistance to students as identified in their individualized plans including those studentswho 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 beused 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 ofthe 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, personalhygiene, eating, drinking, and feeding
• Assists in exercising, adaptive physical education, range of motion programs and fine and grossmotor skills development as directed by a specialist and monitored by a teacher
• Supports students’ medical needs as directed, including assisting the student with transfers, tubefeeding and managing tracheotomy needs, oxygen, catheterization, administration of prescriptionmedication, 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 applyingpositive 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 ina 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
• This position is not eligible for employer paid sick time, pension, or benefits
• Rocky View School employees who are ineligible for employer paidbenefitsmay access the supplementalbenefitspackage at their own cost
• Professional developmentand training opportunities

Pre-employment Requirements

• The successful candidate must submita 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.