Part-Time Learning Commons Facilitator - Langdon School - Jobs in Langdon, AB

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Company OverviewRocky View Schools (RVS) serves the educational needs of over 25,000 students within 54 diverse schools. As the fifth largest school jurisdiction in Alberta, RVS balances the development of learner competencies with an ongoing emphasis on literacy and numeracy. We believe all learners deserve to have their needs met through learning communities that value inclusion, diversity, compassion and fairness. In RVS, the best interest of students is at the center of every decision.The OpportunityRocky View Schools invites applications for a continuing, part-time (22 hrs/wk) Learning Commons Facilitator position at Langdon School starting August 31, 2021. Langdon School is located in the Hamlet of Langdon (Chestermere Area), and is home to approximately 611 students from grades K-9. Information regarding the school may be found at https://langdon.rockyview.ab.ca/.RVS is currently implementing a learning commons model. For more information please visit the following website at https://www.rockyview.ab.ca/assets/archive/learning/teaching/assets/learning-commons-planning-framework/view. The successful candidate will demonstrate a welcoming and vibrant learner-centered environment and possess a strong technology background.Responsibilities IncludePromote 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)Responsible for the ongoing development and integration of LC collections of resources, and maintenance of physical and digital collections to support current curriculumProvide support to staff and students in the use of emerging technology in learning and critical thinking (e-resources, digital media, online databases, digital equipment and other audio-visual equipment)Manage data entry and integrity of an online web-based library management systemManage budget to meet curriculum, patron and multiple-literacy needsTrack and maintain designated LC equipmentDevelop and maintain a LC web pageEducation/ExperienceDiploma or undergraduate degree in library information technology program, or a related fieldPrevious experience/knowledge working in a LC environment would be an assetFamiliarity with audio-visual equipment, computer technology and applications used in library/LC environmentsRocky View Schools Benefits6% vacation payFlex Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental Benefits, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account(s), Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings PlanProfessional development and training opportunitiesFree parkingThe successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of employmentOpen to: Internal and external applicantsSalary: Starting hourly rate $24.01How to ApplyWe 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: #3055487Closing Date: On or before June 28, 2021 by 4:30 pmRocky View SchoolsHuman Resourceswww.rockyview.ab.ca/hr_benefitsWe 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.