Company Overview
As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than29,000students from Kindergarten to Grade 12in 53 schoolsto 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, secure 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
RVS invites applications for a term full-time (35 hrs/wk) Child Development Advisor position starting August 27, 2026 to June 29, 2027 at Windsong Heights School.

Windsong Heights Schoolis located in the City of Airdrie and serves students from grades K-9. Information regarding the school may be found at https://windsong.rockyview.ab.ca/ .

The Child Development Advisor (CDA) assists in the development and implementation of coordinated programs of supportive student services by supplying leadership and assistance to staff and students within Rocky View Schools (RVS) within an inclusive framework.



The focus includes supporting staff to ensure students experiencing challenges are able to access all aspects of school life and benefit from instruction.

Responsibilities

Initiates and/or implements appropriate programming for all children with respect to developing a welcoming, respectful, caring, and safe learning environment

Assists in the development, implementation, and reassessment of programs in collaboration with the school administrative team and school staff, to influence behavioural change, improvement of self-concept, and development of social skills in individual students or an entire class

Conducts observations within the classroom and school, working with appropriate personnel to develop a student behaviour plan

Assists individual teachers in the collection of data on individuals or groups of students for program planning

Conducts individual or group sessions with identified students, which could include practical in-class reinforcement of skills

Liaises between school staff, the home, and other outside agencies, provides support to families, and assists in parent education programs

Liaises with parents and refers them to community and social service agencies with direction from school administrators





Provides services consistent with the components of the Comprehensive Guidance and Counselling model developed by Alberta Learning

Education/Experience

Certificate or Diploma in social work, psychology, child and youth care, or a related field

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is considered an asset

1-3 years supporting youth in an inclusive education setting is considered an asset

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to effectively build relationships with students, parents, and RVS staff

Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of complex and sensitive issues professionally and in a timely manner

Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision

Proven ability to establish collaborative working relationships with internal and external clients

Strong knowledge and understanding maintaining confidential practices

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications

Rocky View Schools Benefits

6% vacation pay

Benefits Plan (Extended Health, Dental, Wellness & Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)

Defined Pension Plan

Professional development and training opportunities

Free parking

Pre-employment Requirements

In order to be selected as a candidate for an interview, candidates must submit proof of qualifications/education as required by the position

The successful candidate must submita current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment

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📌 Term Child Development Advisor - Windsong Heights School (Alberta)
🏢 Rocky View Schools (RVS)
📍 Alberta