Company Overview

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 27,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS is located on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy including the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani Nations; the Tsuut\'ina Nation, the Stoney-Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley Nations; and the M\xc3\xa9tis Nation of Alberta Region 3.

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 temporary, full-time (30 hrs/wk) Learning Assistant position starting immediately and ending June 29, 2023 at Chestermere Lake Middle School. Chestermere Lake Middle School is located in the City of Chestermere and serves English and French Immersion students from grades 7-9. Information regarding the school may be found at http://chestermd.rockyview.ab.ca/

Responsibilities Include

Under the direction of a teacher, assists students individually, and/or in groups, by carrying out plans and activities as assigned by the teacher

Reinforces strategies as directed by the teacher(s) and identified in Personalized Learning Plan (PLP), Individualized Program Plans (IPP), Behaviour Support Plans (BSP), safety plans, and medical plans, in programming for the diverse needs of the students

Implements behaviour management strategies for students as needed

Contributes to the achievement of students\' educational goals and objectives by working with the teacher to create a positive, safe, and optimal learning environment

Supports students with routine personal care activities such as toileting, movement, personal hygiene, eating, drinking and feeding

Supports students\' medical needs as directed and in accordance with RVS policies and procedures.

Education/Experience

Educational Assistant Certificate or a certificate from a related field

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Training in a preventative/de-escalating behaviour course and/or willingness to become certified in divisional programs

Minimum one (1) year experience working with students with challenging behavior and applying positive behavior support

Rocky View Schools Benefits

6% vacation pay

As this is a temporary position there is no sick time, pension or benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Free Parking

Pre-employment Requirements

In order to be selected as a candidate for an interview, candidates must submit proof of qualifications/education as required by the position

The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment

Open to: Internal and External applicants

Salary Range: $21.75 - $26.00 hourly rate

How to Apply

We request all applications be placed through https://rockyview.simplication.com.

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

Quote Job Code: #3438235

Closing Date: On or before March 17, 2023 by 4:30 pm.

Rocky View Schools

Human Resources

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

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.