Support Substitutes 2026-2027 School Year - Learning Assistant

Rocky View Schools; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental benefits package (at own)

Job summary

Rocky View Schools invites applications for the on‑call, casual position of Support Substitute (Learning Assistant) for the 2026‑2027 school year. Substitutes are called to work as needed at any of our schools, with interviews conducted in person or via Zoom as required.

Successful candidates will have an Education Assistant Certificate or be enrolled in an EA program, plus training in de‑escalation or willingness to obtain it. A current Criminal Record check is required within 30 days of start.

Qualifications

• Education Assistant Certificate or enrollment in EA program.
• Training in behaviour de‑escalation or willingness to become certified.
• Experience with students with complex behavioural needs in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Support students in IPP with additional supports as needed.
• Assist in creating a positive, safe, and optimal learning environment.
• Collaborate with educational professionals to support learning initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Technology adaptability

Education

Education Assistant Certificate

Program enrollment in EA program

Behaviour de‑escalation training

Job description

Support Substitutes – 2026–2027 School Year

Learning Assistant

Company Overview

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.

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.

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.

The Opportunity

RVS invites applications for the on‑call, casual position of Support Substitute (Learning Assistant) for the 2026‑2027 school year. Support substitutes are called to work on an as needed basis, at any of our schools.

You must be available to work throughout the 2026‑2027 school year, be accessible by telephone and internet, and provide your own transportation. Interviews will be held in person or via Zoom on an as needed basis.

Successful candidates will possess

• Positive references
• Outstanding interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to keep up‑to‑date with changing technology
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with a team of educational professionals
• Understanding of and commitment to supporting learning initiatives
• Ability to work with other staff members to create a positive, safe, and optimal learning environment
• Capacity to establish a rapport with students
• Ability to provide assistance to students as identified in their individualized programming plans (IPP) including those that require additional supports (i.e. personal care, toileting and feeding) as a Learning Assistant

Education/Experience

• Education Assistant Certificate or enrolled/willing to enroll in an education assistant program
• Training in preventative/de‑escalating behaviour course or willingness to become certified
• Training or experience working with students with extreme and complex behavioural and emotional needs in an educational setting

Support Substitute Expectations

• There is no minimum day availability required to be a support substitute (Learning Assistant) with Rocky View Schools
• There is no minimum geographical area selection required

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.
• 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.

Support substitutes are now eligible to access the supplemental benefits package at their own cost.

Salary

$24.59 per hour

Please attach your resume and cover letter, quoting job code #4051911. We request all applications be placed through the online portal.

Rocky View Schools Human Resources
We appreciate and consider all applications. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.