Learning Commons Facilitator - Part-Time Permanent

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Location: Dorothy Dalgliesh School

Anticipated Start Date: August 21, 2026

Assignment: Learning Commons Facilitator

FTE: Permanent Part-Time 500 annual hours

The Palliser School Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility. If the children of this community are to realize these values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to provide an exemplary education. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The Palliser School Division encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Dorothy Dalgliesh School has approximately 145 students in Early Learning to Grade 6 and has a respectful environment in which teamwork and a positive attitude is a means to achieving a safe and caring school. Student expectation is to work hard to achieve academic excellence, physical fitness and social development. By developing a sense of pride in their achievements, students at Dorothy Dalgliesh School will contribute towards future accomplishments that bring credit to themselves and the school. DDS currently invites motivated individuals to apply for the Permanent, Part-Time Learning Commons Facilitator position available staring August 21, 2026.

When you apply to the Palliser School Division, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Benefits

Access to co-pay ASEBP benefit package that includes comprehensive EFAP, HSA, and WSA coverage

Responsibilities

Collaborate with school staff to gather data and resources to meet the learning needs and interests of students; Provide support, space and resources for inquiry, play, and imagination in consultation with Administration; Collaborate with teachers to find resources (repositories of learning materials, audiobooks, etc.) to support learning; Engage students in the learning process; Provide support, resources, and opportunities for transferability of learning to support broad exploration and inquiry that leads to deeper learning; Support the use of technology for learning and assist Administration with digital citizenship initiatives; In collaboration with Administration, create and maintain a school Learning Commons Plan for the purposes of promoting the use of quality print and digital learning resources in multiple formats that address a diverse range of student learning and developmental needs; Maintain resource inventory through the automated Library software program; Provide support with research skills development for staff and students that promote academic integrity; Promote literacy within your school community; Work collaboratively in the selection and acquisition of material for the learning commons in consultation with Administration and/or the school-based Learning Commons Committee; Maintain up-to-date inventory in consultation with Administration; Assist with the supervision of students in the learning commons and provide support to students; Perform other related duties as assigned by administration.

Experience & Qualifications

Post-secondary diploma in a recognized administrative assistant program (i.e. Administrative Information Management Diploma or equivalent) One year of related experience in a library environment, preferably in a school setting. An equivalent combination of directly related education or directly related experience may be considered.

Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

Proficiency in word processing applications. Demonstrated electronic search technique skills. Accurate keyboarding skills an asset. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation. Must be able to take initiative, be self- motivated and have the ability to work independently. The ability to work with constant interruptions. Must be a continuous learner. Must possess the ability to relate to students and staff and to participate collaboratively in a creative learning team environment. Personal suitability.

In order to maintain a safe and secure working environment, applicants new to The Palliser School Division must provide:

Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment; Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be in current legal name. Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check; Government issued ID - valid driver's license, valid passport or Nexus card.

To Apply For This Opportunity Please Complete An Application Through The Palliser School Division . Please Ensure You Attach The Following Documentation To Your Application

Please ensure you attach the following documentation to your application:

Cover letter directed to Crystal McGregor, Principal, Dorothy Dalgliesh School;

Resume summarizing training and experience; Copy of your most recent evaluation; Minimum of three professional references.

We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

Jason Kupery, Acting Superintendent

Palliser School Division