Temporary Full-time Child Development Advisor

**Temporary Child Development Advisor**

**Crossfield Elementary School**

**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 Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

**The Opportunity**

The Child Development Advisor (CDA) assists in the development and implementation of coordinated programs of supportive student services by supplying leadership and assistance to staff and students within Rocky View Schools (RVS) within an inclusive framework. The focus includes supporting staff to ensure students experiencing challenges are able to access all aspects of school life and benefit from instruction.

**Responsibilities**
- Initiates and/or implements appropriate programming for all children with respect to developing a welcoming, respectful, caring, and safe learning environment
- Assists in the development, implementation, and reassessment of programs in collaboration with the school administrative team and school staff, to influence behavioural change, improvement of self-concept, and development of social skills in individual students or an entire class
- Conducts observations within the classroom and school, working with appropriate personnel to develop a student behaviour plan
- Assists individual teachers in the collection of data on individuals or groups of students for program planning
- Conducts individual or group sessions with identified students, which could include practical in-class reinforcement of skills
- Liaises between school staff, the home, and other outside agencies, provides support to families, and assists in parent education programs
- Liaises with parents and refers them to community and social service agencies with direction from school administrators
- Provides services consistent with the components of the Comprehensive Guidance and Counselling model developed by Alberta Learning

**Education/Experience**
- Certificate or Diploma in social work, psychology, child and youth care, or a related field
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is considered an asset
- 1-3 years supporting youth in an inclusive education setting is considered an asset

**Knowledge and Skills**
- Ability to effectively build relationships with students, parents, and RVS staff
- Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of complex and sensitive issues professionally and in a timely manner
- Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with mínimal supervision
- Proven ability to establish collaborative working relationships with internal and external clients
- Strong knowledge and understanding maintaining confidential practices

**Rocky View Schools Benefits**
- 6% vacation pay
- As this is a temporary position there is no employer paid sick time, pension, or benefits
- Rocky View School employees who are ineligible for employer paid benefits may access the supplemental benefits package at their own cost
- Professional development and training opportunities Free parking

**Pre-employment Requirements**

**Open to**: Internal and External applicants

**Salary Range**: $29.64 - $36.02 hourly rate

**How to Apply**

Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.

**Quote Job Code: #3923892**

**Closing Date**:On or before February 28, 2025 by 4:30 pm MST.**

Rocky View Schools

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