Temporary Learning Specialist - Technology for Learning - Education Centre

Temporary Learning Specialist - Technology for Learning - Education Centre Company Overview As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 28,600 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.RVS issituated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, 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 RVS invites applications for a temporary, full-time Learning Specialist in the Technology for Learning Department at the Education Centre in Airdrie commencing October 31, 2024 to June 27, 2025. This position will be under the guidance of the Director of Technology for Learning. Please note: This position is also open to those teachers holding a Continuing Contract in RVS. RVS supports the concept of teacher as designer of learning. As such we subscribe to the use of technology to advance our school initiatives. We utilize technology to creatively collaborate and inspire schools, administrators, and staff with their initiatives.RVS is currently looking for an individual who embraces the principles of 21st Century teaching and learning. The successful candidate will utilize technology, design thinking and progressive pedagogy to create accessible, engaging and authentic learning opportunities for our students. The ideal candidate will embrace working collaboratively in a team environment. Responsibilities for this position will include: Support RVS educational technologies Support innovative and emerging technologies Support the use of assistive and augmentative technologies Working with Design Thinking and Instructional Design Working with the Making Learning Visible Initiative Providing and conducting professional learning opportunities for staff Graduate work in Education Technology will be considered an assetThe successful can didate 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 www.alberta.ca/teacher-certification . Pre-employment Requirements The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment Please attach your resume and cover letter, quoting job code #3840549 o n or before 4:30 pm on October 4, 202 4. We request all applications be placed through . Rocky View SchoolsHuman Resourcescareers/current_opportunities We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.