Student Support Worker - Learning Supports - Education Centre

Rocky View Schools (RVS); Airdrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky View Schools (RVS) seeks a full-time Student Support Worker for a 10-month position starting August 26, 2025. The successful candidate will implement behavior support strategies and foster positive student development in a safe and inclusive environment. Ideal applicants will possess a relevant diploma and experience in child and youth care.

Benefits

6% vacation pay

Benefits including health, dental, and wellness accounts

Free parking

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year diploma in related field required.
• One year of relevant experience necessary.
• Knowledge of community support agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support student safety during challenging behaviors and trauma.
• Implement strategies as per teacher's guidance in various plans.
• Motivate students for positive behavioral, social, and emotional development.

Skills

Behaviour management

Crisis intervention

Motivational engagement

Education

Two-year diploma in a related field (Child and Youth Care, Human Services, or Social Work)

Certification in Standard First Aid

Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention or equivalent

Job description

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, supporting our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity

RVS invites applications for a continuing, full-time (35 hrs/wk) Student Support Worker position to work a 10-month school calendar starting August 26, 2025, within our Learning Supports department.

The successful candidate must hold a valid Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle Operators License to provide services across all RVS locations.

The Student Support Worker will implement strategies within the student’s behaviour support plan across various learning environments. This includes proactive strategies to predict and prevent challenging behaviours, as well as safety plans when physical aggression occurs. One-to-One support is provided within constructive relationships that engage and empower students, promoting their care, welfare, and individual rights.

Responsibilities Include

• Supporting student safety during significant trauma-impacted stress responses, emotional or behavioural dysregulation, or high-risk situations.
• Reinforcing strategies as directed by teachers and outlined in Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs), Individualized Program Plans (IPPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), safety, and medical plans tailored to students’ diverse needs.
• Implementing teacher-led modifications to IPPs and PLPs to meet individual learning needs.
• Applying behaviour management strategies as needed.
• Recording observations and behavioural data to support positive strategies, as directed by teachers.
• Supervising students under the teacher’s guidance.
• Motivating and engaging students to foster positive behavioural, social, and emotional development, in collaboration with teachers.
• Willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Education / Experience

• Two-year diploma in a related field such as Child and Youth Care, Human Services, or Social Work.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Certification in Standard First Aid and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention or equivalent.
• Knowledge of community support agencies and professionals.
• Training in preventative/de-escalating behaviour or willingness to obtain certification in divisional programs.
• 6% vacation pay.
• Benefits including extended health, dental, wellness/health care spending accounts, Tax-Free Savings Account, and Registered Retirement Savings Plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Free parking.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of employment.
• Proof of qualifications and education as required.

Open to: Internal and external applicants

Salary: $29.64 - $36.02 hourly

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through http://rockyview.simplication.com. Please include a cover letter, resume, proof of qualifications, and three professional references.

Quote Job Code# : 3949749

Closing Date : June 12, 2025, by 4:30 pm MST

Human Resources

https : / / www.rockyview.ab.ca / careers / current_opportunities

We appreciate all applications; only those selected for an interview will be contacted via email or phone. Please ensure your online profile is current to facilitate communication.