Learning Commons Facilitator

Learning Commons Facilitator
Cochrane Christian Academy & Elbow Valley Elementary School
Company Overview
As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 28,000 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 Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Metis District.
The Opportunity
The Learning Commons Facilitator (LCF) facilitates traditional and digital resources for students and staff, in an inclusive, leaner-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.
The Christian Program is an alternative program offered by RVS. The program focuses on integrating the Christian faith and a Biblical world-view in a public school setting. Cochrane Christian Academy is a community where people and relationships matter, where identity and culture is clearly defined by their Christian faith, and where an excellent learning community is provided for their students.
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
Commons environments
Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with mínimal
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
Pre-Employment Requirements
Rocky View Schools Benefits
6% vacation pay
Flex Benefits Plan (Extended Health, Dental Benefits, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account(s), Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Professional development and training opportunities
Free parking
**Open to**: Internal and external applicants
**Salary**: $24.92 - $30.25 per hour
How to Apply
**Quote Job Code**: #3841280
Rocky View Schools
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