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

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.

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 August 27, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

This position will be under the direction of the Director of Learning 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 kindergarten through Grade 8 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 kindergarten to Grade 12 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 #4049436. This posting is ongoing until a suitable candidate is found.

Rocky View Schools

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