Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coach and Teacher (Finance)

Sask DLC requires a permanent, full-time, Artificial Intelligence Coach (teacher on assignment), for the 2025-26 school year, with teaching position to be determined for the 2026-27 year and beyond based on current teaching assignment, educational background or training, and experience. The position will commence on August 25, 2025. The campus location will be determined by the principal residence of the successful candidate.

Sask DLC is a Treasury Board Crown Corporation, created to deliver high-quality and equitable online learning programs to students across the province. Sask DLC's head office is located in Kenaston, with an administrative office in Regina, and regional campuses located in Estevan, Kenaston, La Ronge, Moose Jaw, Neilburg, Nipawin, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current and Yorkton.

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Student Programming, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coach is responsible for the leadership, finalization, and implementation of the Sask DLC AI Policy and the Academic Integrity Policy. This role involves significant collaboration with the AI Committee. This role supports teachers, students, and staff through professional learning initiatives, development of AI-supported Sask DLC operational and educational efficiencies, and ensures alignment with the Sask DLC Assessment, Grading, and Communication Framework Principles. The AI Coach promotes ethical, transparent, and effective AI integration that upholds academic integrity, supports personalized learning, and enhances instructional practices across Sask DLC.
Primary Responsibilities: Lead the Implementation of AI and Academic Integrity Policy

• Finalize and operationalize Sask DLC's AI and Academic Integrity Policies.
• Provide coaching and support to ensure adherence to ethical and responsible AI use.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure AI integration aligns with student privacy, academic honesty, and transparency expectations.
• Document an AI work plan for Sask DLC.

Professional Learning and Capacity Building

• Design and facilitate professional development on AI literacy, AI ethics, and academic integrity.
• Deliver training on responsible AI use, including how to design AI-resilient assignments and recognize AI misuse.
• Support teacher professional learning aligned to the Sask DLC Assessment, Grading, and Communication Framework.

Instructional Innovation and AI Integration

• Develop and promote system-wide efficiencies using AI for lesson planning, content generation, and student support.
• Provide coaching on classroom applications of AI including application of the adaptive dimension as well as in conjunction with the Student Support team.
• Support the integration of AI tools while ensuring ethical usage.

Promote AI and Academic Integrity Literacy

• Co-create and implement student & parent/guardian AI literacy resources.
• Support the adoption of AI usage logs, student reflection tools, and syllabus statements.
• Lead workshops and classroom support for responsible AI use.

Model and Monitor Ethical Practice

• Model responsible AI use, data privacy protection, and digital citizenship.
• Contribute to the annual review of AI and Academic Integrity policies.

Collaborative Leadership and System Alignment

• Work with Student Programming Team Consultants to support AI use in development and delivery of course content.
• Collaborate with Campus Administration and PLNs and lead professional learning sessions on AI.
• Align initiatives with the Sask DLC Strategic Plan.

Other Duties as Assigned

• To be determined

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Deep understanding of AI technologies, ethical use in education, and emerging EdTech trends.
• Knowledge of academic integrity issues and preventive design strategies for assignments.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as ISTE Standards, SAMR, and TPACK.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build capacity in others.
• Experience using platforms such as Moodle, Microsoft 365, and AI-enhanced instructional tools.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.).
• Previous experience supervising and supporting teaching and administrative staff.
• Proven educational leadership and preferably, within online curriculum delivery.
• Valid Saskatchewan teaching certificate with SPTRB and membership with STF.
• Master's degree in Education or related field considered an asset.

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to complete an online application by creating an account in UKG. Candidates are required to include a resume with cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references.

Any questions regarding this position can be directed to:

Kelli Boklaschuk

Superintendent of Student Programming

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre

Kelli.boklaschuk@saskDLC.ca

Applications will be accepted until May 19, 2025.

*We thank all those who apply for this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory criminal record check (vulnerable sector) as a condition of employment.