Learning Specialist(s) - Indigenous Learning - Education Centre (Alberta)

Learning Specialist(s) - Indigenous Learning - Education Centre (Alberta)

19 Aug
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Rocky View Schools
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Alberta

19 Aug

Rocky View Schools

Alberta

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 (K-12) in the Indigenous Learning team at the Education Centre in Airdrie commencing August 27, 2026 to June 30, 2030. This position will be under the guidance of the Director of Indigenous Learning. The successful candidate must have reliable transportation as this position requires travel between RVS sites. RVS seeks an experienced individual who possesses a strong understanding and practices in the inclusion of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives and Ways of Knowing and Being.

Responsibilities

Supporting leaders and teachers in implementing effective and sustainable decolonized and indigenized practices

Supporting teachers with the implementation of Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being into daily practice

Working collaboratively to support building division-wide capacity in greater understanding of Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being and teaching historical, social, economic, and political implications of colonization of Indigenous Peoples and residential schools

Working collaboratively with a variety of community and educational partners, including community Elders and Knowledge Keepers





Supporting schools to build and sustain relationships with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students, families, and community members

Supporting schools with culturally relevant programming to support the success and well‑being of Indigenous students

Supporting the learning experiences of K-12 students by identifying, selecting, and creating high quality, culturally responsive resources which accurately reflect and demonstrate the strength, diversity, and worldviews of Indigenous Peoples

Developing and facilitating professional learning which helps teachers and leaders to develop and apply foundational knowledge about Indigenous Peoples for the benefit of all students

Planning and leading professional learning sessions as required including working extensively in schools through small group professional learning, in‑class demonstration and modeling, coaching and mentoring

Supporting in the design and initiation of division-wide projects, workshops, events, and/or celebrations (e.g., National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, National Indigenous Peoples Day, culture camps, pow‑wows) which develop innovative and creative programming to meet the individual needs of multiple schools

Utilizing sound foundational knowledge, current research, engagement with community members, and authentic understanding of the experience, history, protocols, and cultures of diverse Indigenous Peoples to support staff in creating accessible, engaging, culturally responsive, and authentic learning opportunities for all students

Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

Ability to work across kindergarten through Grade 12 learning environments





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

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Support schools with curriculum implementation

Commitment to understand Indigenizing and decolonizing practices

Ability to proficiently use a variety of technology platforms including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite and web‑based applications

Proven methods of supporting students who are self‑identified as Indigenous using a strengths‑based approach and inclusive model

The Successful Candidate Must

Have a minimum of 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, 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 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 perks via Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP)

Professional learning opportunities

Defined Pension Plan under the Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund (ATRF)

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📌 Learning Specialist(s) - Indigenous Learning - Education Centre (Alberta)
🏢 Rocky View Schools
📍 Alberta

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