Teacher Consultant - Educational Technology

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division No.77; Edson; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division No.77 is seeking a Teacher Consultant - Educational Technology to lead the integration of technology across classrooms in Edson and Hinton. The role focuses on building teacher capacity, sharing best practices, and aligning with Alberta programs of study.

The successful candidate will drive instructional technology initiatives, provide professional development, and collaborate with educators, principals, and partners to improve student learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Alberta teaching certificate or eligibility required.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Demonstrate competencies outlined in the Alberta Leadership Quality Standards.
• Strong technology skills to work in a divisional context.
• Valid Alberta driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Technology Team to implement goals of the Learning Technology Policy Framework (LTPF).
• Support platforms like PowerSchool SIS, PowerTeacher Pro, K-9 Digital Report Card, MyPowerHub, Dossier & Vretta Online Assessment.
• Promote research-based educational technology strategies and assistive technologies to support all students.
• Contribute to division-wide leadership and staff development in educational technology.
• Provide ongoing training for division staff to use technologies to improve learning outcomes.
• Share information and resources to support technology applications at school, class and individual levels.
• Analyze student data related to emerging technologies to guide programming for individuals and schools.
• Lead change efforts and develop leadership potential in others.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Teaching experience

Leadership and collaboration

Technology integration

Communication

Education

Alberta teaching certificate

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Grande Yellowhead Public School division is accepting applications for a Teacher Consultant - Educational Technology

Position : Teacher Consultant - Educational Technology

Location(s) :

• Education Services Centre (ESC) - Edson, Alberta
• Hinton Learning Services Centre (HSC) - Hinton, Alberta

Start Date : Duties will commence on September 1, 2026 (or a mutually agreeable start date) and will conclude on June 29, 2027

Hours of Work : 37.5 hours per week, 1.0 FTE Monday - Friday

Reports to: Director of Technology

The competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

Providing leadership in GYPSD, the Teacher Consultant - Educational Technology is knowledgeable about the Alberta programs of study, skilled at teacher collaboration and sharing promising practices, with specific expertise in emerging and assistive technologies to support student learning. The Teacher Consultant - Educational Technology supports teachers in building their capacity and strengthening instructional practices to provide effective universal support for all students. As an instructional leader, the Teacher Consultant - Educational Technology continues to gain knowledge about emerging trends, technologies and research-based instructional practices.

The successful candidate:

• be an innovator of technology
• be results-oriented and possess an ability to achieve defined results.
• have a clear sense of direction and vision for learning and teaching in the 21st Century.
• have the ability to work effectively with a variety of groups including Alberta Education, Division office colleagues, school administration, teachers, parents and other local and regional partners.
• have the ability to lead change efforts.
• have the capacity to develop leadership potential in others.
• have the ability to unify schools toward common Division purposes and have excellent written, verbal and communication skills.

Job Description:

• In accordance with the Director of Information Technology’s specifications and direction:
• Work closely with the Technology Team to implement the goals and strategies of the Learning Technology Policy Framework (LTPF).
• Supporting PowerSchool SIS, PowerTeacher Pro, K-9 Digital Report Card and Outcome-Based reporting, MyPowerHub, Dossier & Vretta Online Assessment both in the Technology Department, and working alongside teachers and principals to support their effective use of these platforms will be a large part of this role.
• Promote research based educational technology strategies and assistive technologies to support the highest level of learning for all students.
• Contribute to improving and facilitating division-wide leadership and professional staff development strategies in educational technology.
• Provide ongoing training for division staff to effectively utilize technologies to enhance and improve student learning outcomes.
• Recommend research-based information and resources to support effective technology applications for school, class and individual levels.
• Analyze student data response to emerging technologies and assistive technologies to guide programming decisions for individual students, school-based interventions and division-wide best practices.
• Share knowledge about emerging trends, technologies and research-based instructional practices, especially in the domain of educational technology & assistive technologies
• Actively demonstrate and subscribe to the practice of educational leadership
• Support video streaming and video conferencing programming and courses.
• Contribute to achieving the outcomes established for Learning Services and the division.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology.

Occasional travel may be required

Qualifications:

• The Teacher Consultant - Educational Technology must possess (or be eligible for) a valid Alberta teaching; certificate, have a minimum of six years of successful teaching experience;
• Possess (or be working toward) a Master’s Degree in a related field;
• Demonstrate all of the competencies outlined in the Alberta Leadership Quality Standards and
• Have superior technology skills to be able to work in the divisional context.
• A valid Alberta driver’s license is required.

The Division

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) stretches from Jasper National Park, east to Evansburg, south of Cadomin, and northwest to Grande Cache. The jurisdiction includes 17 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centers, approximately 5000 students and 600 staff. The Division is governed by seven elected Trustees.

The Board’s priorities are:

• Student Learning
• Teacher, Support Staff and Leader Excellence
• Community Engagement
• System Health and Wellness

GYPSD schools offer a broad range of JK-12 programs. Principals focus on strong instructional leadership using generative dialogue to support teacher growth and supervision.

The Division is noted for its commitment to strong literacy practices infused across the curriculum, inclusive education and for its innovative technology programs.

The Division is committed to strong professional development and each teacher and principal has the opportunity to apply for up to $2500 per year to support professional learning.

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:

• A updated RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
• Alberta Government Child Intervention Record Check