Assistant pédagogique h/f - full time

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.
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.
RVS invites applications for a temporary, full-time (30 hrs/wk) Learning Assistant position at Glenbow Elementary School starting August 27, 2026 to December 18, 2026.
Glenbow Elementary School is located in the Town of Cochrane and serves French Immersion and English students from grades K-4. 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.
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
Facilitates interaction among students with special needs and their peers
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
Demonstrated ability to carry out the plans and directions of teaching staff to assist students
Working knowledge of child development
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

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
Rocky View Schools
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