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Learning Specialist (K-12)

Indigenous 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 is situated 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

Rocky View Schools invites applications for a full-time Learning Specialist (K-12) in the Indigenous Learning Department at the Education Centre in Airdrie commencing August 26, 2025 to June 30, 2029. This position will be under the guidance of the Director of Indigenous Learning. The successful candidate must have access to reliable transportation as this position requires travel between RVS sites.

RVS seeks an experienced individual who possesses strong understanding and practices in the inclusion of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives and Ways of Knowing and Being.

Responsibilities for this position include :

• 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 include :

The successful candidate must :

Please note : This position is open to those teachers holding a Continuing Contract in RVS.

The successful candidate 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 .

Pre-employment Requirements

Please attach your resume and cover letter, quoting job code # 3933124. This posting will remain ongoing until a suitable candidate is found. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We request all applications be placed through .

Rocky View Schools

Human Resources

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.