Learning Specialist (Grade 7-9) - Learning Services - Education Centre

Job summary

Support school leaders and teachers in literacy and numeracy interventions, inclusive instruction and assessment, curriculum implementation, and using data to plan instruction. Lead professional learning and provide coaching, mentoring, co-teaching, and resource-development support across schools.

Job details

Company Overview As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,600 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 Rocky View Schools invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Learning Specialist (Grade 7-9) in the Learning Services team at the Education Centre in Airdrie commencing immediately to June 30, 2027. This position will be under the direction of the Director of Education Services. The successful candidate must have access to reliable transportation as this position requires travel between RVS sites. Responsibilities Working as part of a team to help support leaders and teachers in targeted literacy and numeracy interventions. Supporting the implementation of the RVS Literacy and Numeracy Framework Supporting teachers with EAL learners Collaborate as part of a team to help support leaders and teachers to design and implement inclusive instruction and assessment practices including social emotional learning and academics Support schools with curriculum implementation Commitment to understand Indigenizing and decolonizing practices Support schools with analyzing and using data to inform practice and plan for instruction Plan and lead professional learning sessions for staff as required. This may include working extensively in schools through small group professional learning, working elbow to elbow with teachers, co-teaching, modelling, coaching and mentoring Support staff in identifying, selecting, and creating high quality, inclusive, culturally responsive resources which accurately reflect and demonstrate strengths, diversity, and worldviews Demonstrated Skills And Competencies Ability to work across Grade 7 through Grade 9 learning environments Ability to proficiently use a variety of technology platforms including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications Effective communication and interpersonal skills Proven assessment practices aligned with AP 360 The Successful Candidate Must Have a minimum 5 years recent classroom experience Be comfortable working with staff and students from Grade 7 to Grade 9 in inclusive education settings Be familiar with Rocky View Schools Practice Guides, Board Strategic Plan, and Divisional Education Plan Collaborate with other Learning Specialists to support staff in creating accessible, engaging and authentic learning opportunities for students Have experience leading a learning community influencing growth of practice Have an understanding of the policies and procedures that guide teaching and learning (Provincial and jurisdictional) Pre-employment Requirements Applicants must possess or be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate. To be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate, you must have applied for initial certification with Alberta Education at External 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 The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment Rocky View School Benefits As per the collective agreement, you may qualify for employer paid benefits via Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) Defined Pension Plan under the Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund (ATRF) Professional Learning Opportunities 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 #4070232. This posting is 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.

What you’ll do

Support school leaders and teachers in literacy and numeracy interventions, inclusive instruction and assessment, curriculum implementation, and using data to plan instruction. Lead professional learning and provide coaching, mentoring, co-teaching, and resource-development support across schools.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least five years of recent classroom experience, be comfortable working with Grades 7–9 in inclusive settings, and hold or be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate. The successful candidate should have experience leading learning communities, knowledge of relevant teaching and learning policies, and the ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and use educational technology.

Benefits

• Employer-Paid Benefits • Defined Pension Plan • Professional Learning Opportunities

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Literacy Intervention
• Numeracy Intervention
• Inclusive Instruction
• Assessment Practices
• English Language Learner Support
• Curriculum Implementation
• Data Analysis
• Professional Learning Facilitation
• Teacher Coaching and Mentoring
• Co-Teaching
• Culturally Responsive Resource Development
• Social-Emotional Learning
• Microsoft Office
• Web-Based Applications
• Communication
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership