Temporary Learning Assistant - Rainbow Creek Elementary School

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 a temporary full‑time (30 hrs / week) Learning Assistant position at Rainbow Creek Elementary School starting immediately to June 30, 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.

Rainbow Creek Elementary School is located in the City of Chestermere and serves students from grades K‑6. 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 who require additional types of support such as personal, medical care, and safety needs.
• Implements and reinforces strategies directed by the teacher(s) and identified in student plans (Personalized Learning Plan, Individualized Program Plans, Behaviour Support Plans, safety plans, and medical plans) in programming for the diverse needs of students.
• Records observations and other data on behavioural challenges and creates records that can be used to support positive behaviour 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 or 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 programmes 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 with transfers, tube feeding and managing tracheotomy needs, oxygen, catheterisation, administration of prescription medication, and other routine medical requirements.

Education / Experience

Knowledge And Skills

Rocky View Schools Benefits

Pre‑employment Requirements

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 # 3999733. This position will remain 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.

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