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

Rocky View Schools; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASEBP benefits

ATRf Pension Plan

Professional Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Rocky View Schools seeks a Learning Specialist (Grade 7-9) to join the Learning Services team at the Education Centre in Airdrie. The role requires travel between RVS sites and begins immediately through June 30, 2027, reporting to the Director of Education Services.

The successful candidate will work with leaders and teachers to implement literacy and numeracy interventions, support EAL learners, and advance inclusive instruction and assessment practices in alignment with district plans.

Qualifications

• Alberta Teaching Certificate required.
• Minimum 5 years of classroom experience.
• Experience with inclusive education for Grades 7–9.
• Familiar with Rocky View Schools Practice Guides, Board Strategic Plan, and Divisional Education Plan.
• Ability to plan and deliver professional learning sessions.
• Willingness to travel between RVS sites.

Responsibilities

• Support leaders and teachers in targeted literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Support the implementation of the RVS Literacy and Numeracy Framework.
• Assist teachers with EAL learners.
• Collaborate to design inclusive instruction and assessment practices including social emotional learning and academics.
• Support schools with curriculum implementation.
• Commitment to Indigenizing and decolonizing practices.
• Analyze data to inform practice and plan for instruction.
• Plan and lead professional learning sessions for staff (may involve extensive in-school work).
• Support staff in identifying, selecting, and creating high-quality, inclusive, culturally responsive resources reflecting diversity.

Skills

Grade 7–9 teaching

Technology proficiency

Communication skills

Assessment practices

Education

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Job description

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