Support Substitutes 2025-2026 School Year - Learning Assistant

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The Opportunity

RVS invites applications for the on-call, casual position of Support Substitute (Learning Assistant) for the 2025-2026 school year. Support substitutes are called to work on an as needed basis, at any of our schools.

You must be available to work throughout the 2025-2026 school year, be accessible by telephone and internet, and provide your own transportation. Interviews will be held in person or via Zoom on an as needed basis.

Salary : $24.59 per hour

Please attach your resume and cover letter, quoting job code #3979673 . We request all applications be placed through the online system.

Rocky View Schools – Human Resources

We appreciate and consider all applications. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.

Overview

Rocky View Schools is a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, supporting 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 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. RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta, including the Siksikaitsitapi, the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, and the Rocky View Métis District.

Responsibilities and Expectations

Support substitutes are called to work on an as needed basis, at any of our schools. The role may include assisting students as identified in their individualized programming plans (IPP) including those that require additional supports (e.g., personal care, toileting and feeding) as a Learning Assistant. The successful candidate will establish a rapport with students and support learning initiatives in collaboration with educational professionals to create a positive, safe, and optimal learning environment. They should be able to work independently as well as with a team, and stay up-to-date with changing technology.

Qualifications

Successful Candidates Will Possess

• Positive references
• Outstanding interpersonal and verbal / written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to keep up-to-date with changing technology
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with a team of educational professionals
• Understanding of and commitment to supporting learning initiatives
• Ability to work with other staff members to create a positive, safe, and optimal learning environment
• Capacity to establish a rapport with students
• Ability to provide assistance to students as identified in IPPs, including those requiring additional supports

Education / Experience

Pre-employment Requirements

Note : Supplemental benefits package is accessible at applicants’ own cost.

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