Part-Time Learning Assistant/Receptionist - Westbrook School

Rocky View Schools; Town of Cochrane; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Rocky View Schools in Alberta is seeking a part-time Learning Assistant/Receptionist to support students and school operations. The role entails providing direct assistance to students with complex needs and performing clerical duties to maintain school functions. Successful candidates will foster an inclusive environment and meet the educational and administrative needs of the school.

Benefits

6% vacation pay

Benefits Plan including health and dental

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Professional development opportunities

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or related field certificate/diploma.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is an asset.
• Experience working with students with challenging behavior is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assists students as identified in personalized plans and promotes their independence.
• Provides clerical support and excellent service to callers and visitors.
• Records observations on behavior challenges and completes school forms.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Educational Assistant Certificate

Administrative Professional Diploma

Job description

Part-Time Learning Assistant/Receptionist Westbrook School 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 a part-time Learning Assistant (23 hours/week) and Receptionist (7.5 hours/week) position starting August 26, 2025 at Westbrook School.

Westbrook is located in the Foothills, fifteen minutes north of Cochrane, Alberta on Highway 22 in the heart of an agricultural/ranching and acreage area. For more information regarding their school, please visit their website at .

Please note the successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of both positions as indicated below:

Learning Assistant Position:

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

Education/Experience

medication, and other routine medical requirements

• Educational Assistant Certificate or a certificate/diploma in a related field from a recognized educational institution
• 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
  
  

Salary Range for Learning Assistant: $23.87-$28.99 hourly rate (effective August 25, 2025, this position will have a 3% wage increase per the terms of employment)

Receptionist Position:

The Receptionist - Schools performs a variety of clerical and support functions to support school staff, students, parents, and community members across Rocky View Schools (RVS) as the frontline person for their school. Reporting to the Principal, the Receptionist - Schools provides excellent service to callers and visitors, supports the maintenance of accurate student records, and provides administrative support as assigned.

Responsibilities Include

• Provides excellent service to school staff, students and the public, including answering and
  
  

directing phone calls in a courteous and professional manner

• Greets substitute teachers and substitute support staff and provides necessary resources
• Prepares, distributes, collects, and categorizes various school forms
• Accepts, distributes and expedites mail, couriered, and delivered items
• Collaborates with team members to identify efficient work flow in the school office
• Completes a variety of clerical duties in a fast-paced work environment by assigned
  
  

deadlines

• Supervises students in the infirmary
• Supports the professionalism and confidentiality of the school office
• Supports the administration of the community rental of the school/facility as required
• Supports student attendance as required
• Responds to and redirects emails from the school generic email as required
• Organizes and facilitates school announcements as required
  
  

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Administrative Professional Diploma or Certificate is considered an asset
• Previous experience within a school division and/or with Student Information Records
  
  

Systems is considered an asset

• An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered
  
  

Knowledge/Skills

• Outstanding communication and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Proven ability to establish collaborative working relationships with internal and external
  
  

clients

• Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of complex and sensitive issues professionally
  
  

and in a timely manner

• Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal
  
  

supervision

• Ability to think critically and deal with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Salary Range for Receptionist: $20.64-$25.10 hourly rate (effective August 25, 2025, this position will have a 3% wage increase per the terms of employment)

Rocky View Schools Benefits

• 6% vacation pay
• Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental Benefits, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account(s), Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Free Parking
  
  

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
• Proof of qualifications/education as required by the Learning Assistant Position
  
  

Open to: Internal and External applicants

How To Apply

We request all applications be placed through .

Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.

Quote Job Code: #3955179

Closing Date: On or before June 18, 2025 by 4:30 pm MST.

Rocky View Schools

Human Resources

We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.