Description
Term Learning Assistant - Pre-Kindergarten Program
East Lake School
Company Overview
As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 28,600 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 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
Rocky View Schools invites applications for a term, full-time (30 hrs/wk) Learning Assistant position in the Pre-Kindergarten Program (Pre-K) at East Lake School starting immediately and ending March 31, 2026.
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.
East Lake School is located in the City of Chestermere, and serves French Immersion and English students from grades K-6, including the Christian Program and Pre-Kindergarten Program. For more information regarding this school, please visit their website at .
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 Individualized Program Plans (IPP), Positive 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 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
Rocky View Schools Benefits
- 6% vacation pay
- Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness and Health Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
- This position does not qualify for Sick Days or the Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Free Parking
Pre-employment Requirements
- The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment
- Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position
Open to: Internal and External Candidates
Salary: $23.87 - $28.99 hourly rate
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: #3929238
Closing Date: April 4, 2025 at 4:30pm 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.
