Temporary Learning Assistant - Prairie Waters Elementary School

Job summary

Support students with complex needs by implementing individualized plans, assisting with learning and behavior strategies, and promoting their health, safety, belonging, and independence. Provide personal and routine medical care as directed, collect behavioral observations, prepare learning materials, and collaborate with teachers and specialists.

Job details

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 temporary, full-time (30 hrs/wk) Learning Assistant position at Prairie Waters Elementary School starting October 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027. Prairie Waters Elementary School is located in the City of Chestermere, and is home to students from grades K-6. 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, lifts, transfers and safety needs Implements and reinforces strategies as directed by the teacher(s) and identified in various student plans. Records observations and collects other data on behavioral challenges to be used to help guide and support positive behavior strategies for students Participates in collaborative planning meetings for student planning as requested Provides assistance with preparation of individualized program materials under the direction of the teacher Actively promotes student learning, belonging and independence Assists students with their emotional and behavioural regulation, including students who may display violent or aggressive behaviours in accordance with student plans Respects confidentiality and maintains privacy of information related to students and personnel Supports students with routine personal care activities and routines of daily living, including but not limited to toileting, lifts, transfers, 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 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 remain calm and responsive to students in highly elevated emotional states of disregulation Ability to work effectively in collaborative team settings Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of complex and sensitive issues professionally and in a timely manner 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 As this is a temporary position there is no employer paid sick time, pension, or benefits Rocky View School employees who are ineligible for employer paid benefits may access the supplemental benefits package at their own cost 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 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. How To Apply We request all applications be placed through . Applications must include your cover letter, resume, proof of qualifications and a professional letter of reference. Please submit your application quoting job code # 4068971 . This posting is ongoing until a suitable candidate is found 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.

What you’ll do

Support students with complex needs by implementing individualized plans, assisting with learning and behavior strategies, and promoting their health, safety, belonging, and independence. Provide personal and routine medical care as directed, collect behavioral observations, prepare learning materials, and collaborate with teachers and specialists.

Requirements

An Educational Assistant Certificate or a certificate or diploma in a related field is required; applicants must also be able to perform the position’s physical tasks. Preventative or de-escalating behavior training and CPR/First Aid certification are assets or must be obtained, and at least one year of experience supporting students with challenging behavior is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Vacation Pay • Professional Development And Training Opportunities

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Student Support
• Positive Behavior Support
• Behavioral De-escalation
• Student Safety
• Personal Care
• Medical Care
• Individualized Program Support
• Behavioral Observation And Data Collection
• Emotional Regulation Support
• Collaborative Planning
• Child Development
• Communication
• Multitasking
• Prioritization
• Problem-Solving
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Education
• Healthcare
• Administrative