Learning Specialist - English as Additional Language (EAL) - Learning Services - Education Centre - #226821

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) English as Additional Language Learning Specialist in the Learning Services team at the Education Centre in Airdrie commencing August 27, 2026 to June 30, 2030.

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.

The ideal candidate will have recent classroom experience and will utilize instructional design practices including a strong understanding of literacy, numeracy and assessment practices to support EAL learners in grades K-12. They will be familiar with the RVS English as Additional Language Practice Guide and have experience working with EAL students. This individual will work with other Learning Specialists to support staff in creating accessible, engaging and authentic learning opportunities for students and will work closely with classroom teachers to develop their practices to best support EAL learners.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team to help support leaders and teachers in designing and implementing inclusive literacy, numeracy and assessment practices with EAL learners
• Supporting schools to align with RVS assessment philosophy and procedures as outlined in AP360
• Supporting schools with collecting, analyzing and using data to inform practice
• Supporting schools with implementing practices from the EAL Practice guide, including using benchmarks to inform instruction
• Working with schools and teachers to plan and incorporate elements of instructional design
• Planning and leading professional learning sessions for K-12 teachers as required, including working in schools through small group professional learning, working elbow to elbow with teachers, co-teaching, modelling, coaching and mentoring
  
  

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work across kindergarten through Grade 12 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 #4036041 no later than June 2, 2026 at 4:30 pm MST.

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.