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Temporary Learning Assistant(s) - Bow Valley High School
Temporary Learning Assistant(s) - Bow Valley High SchoolRocky View Schools • Cochrane, AB, Canada
Temporary Learning Assistant(s) - Bow Valley High School

Temporary Learning Assistant(s) - Bow Valley High School

Rocky View Schools • Cochrane, AB, Canada
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

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 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

RVS invites applications for two temporary, full-time (30 hrs / wk) Learning Assistant position at Bow Valley High School starting immediately to June 30, 2026.

Bow Valley High School is located in the City of Cochrane and serves students from grades 9-12. 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, and safety needs

  • Implements and reinforces strategies as directed by the teacher(s) and identified in student
  • Personalized Learning Plan (PLP), Individualized Program Plans (IPP), 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
  • Knowledge and Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of complex and sensitive issues professionally and in
  • a timely manner

  • 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 work effectively in collaborative team settings
  • 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
  • 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; or a list of updated references of a current / recent supervisor on your application.
  • How to Apply

    We request all applications be placed through . Applications must include your cover letter, resume and a professional letter of reference / updated references.

    Please submit your application quoting job code # 3999263 . This posting will remain open until suitable candidates are 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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