Description
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 continuing, part-time (28hrs/wk) Learning Commons Facilitator position at Glenbow Elementary School, starting immediately. Glenbow Elementary School is located in the Town of Cochrane and serves French Immersion and English students from grades K-4. For more information regarding this school, please visit their website at https://glenbow.rockyview.ab.ca/.
The Learning Commons Facilitator (LCF) facilitates traditional and digital resources for students and staff,
in an inclusive, learner-centered environment that encourages collaboration, independent inquiry,
creativity, and positive engagement. The LCF will enable access to relevant materials in multiple formats,
supply program and technology support, deliver research assistance, and promote multiple literacies, in
alignment with school goals and Rocky View Schools’ (RVS) Education Plan. The incumbent is to provide
expertise in records management strategy and protocol.
This position is open to those support staff who are on a continuing assignment.
Responsibilities
Promote multiple-literacies through instruction with a variety of resources in a Learning Commons (LC) environment (i.e., digital information workshops, CORE, online collections, displays and community resources
Plans, schedules, coordinates, oversees and provides Learning Commons services
Oversees students in the Learning Commons, in conjunction with teaching staff
Circulates Learning Commons material
Familiarizes staff and students to the structure of the Learning Commons and its functions
Responds to reference questions
Orders and processes Learning Commons materials and Conducts an annual inventory of Learning Commons materials
Coordinates inter-Learning Commons loans and audio-visual bookings
Monitors and coordinators volunteers to support the learning commons
Prepares Learning Commons displays
Attends Division sponsored in-service sessions
Promotes multiple literacies and recommends instructional materials to support curricula and assist teachers in the evaluation, selection, and use of materials
Coordinates the selection, ordering, circulation, and inventory of Learning Commons/media materials in order to develop a Learning Commons collection that supports the school’s curriculum and content standards
Designs an accessible, efficient, and inviting Learning Commons space for student learning
Manages the online Learning Commons database including all functions related to cataloguing, circulation, patrons, reporting, and local administration
Provides support in the use of emerging technology in learning and critical thinking
Develops and maintains the school’s Learning Commons webpage in accordance with RVS site policies
In consultation with school administration, manages the Learning Commons budget
Manages/hosts book sales, and other literary events
Education/Experience
Diploma or degree in Library Information Technology program or related field
Minimum 1-year related experience working in a Learning Commons or resource centre
Previous experience working in a school division environment is considered an asset
An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered
Knowledge and Skills:
Proficient knowledge of Learning Commons practices and skills with the ability to incorporate
technology into performance and procedures
Familiarity with audio-visual equipment, computer technology and applications used in Learning
Commons environments
Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal
supervision
Proven ability to establish collaborative working relationships with students, staff and families,
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Possesses strong organizational, time management, and attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications
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 submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment
Rocky View Schools Benefits
6% vacation pay
Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
Professional development and training opportunities
Free parking
Open to: Internal and external applicants
Salary: $25.67 - $31.16 hourly rate
How to Apply
We request all applications be placed through http://rockyview.simplication.com/.Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.
Quote Job Code: #3864093
Closing Date: This will remain ongoing until a suitable candidate is found.
Rocky View Schools
Human Resources
https://www.rockyview.ab.ca/careers/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.
