Academic Support Specialist

1 day ago


Ottawa, Canada Algonquin College Full time
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Department: Academic Access Centre

Position Type: Part-Time Support

Salary Range: $38.14-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Anticipated Start Date: January 02, 2025

Length of Contract: 12 months

Posting Information: This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Chair, Academic Access Centre, the incumbent is responsible for the effective development, delivery and support of programming addressing student’s personal and educational needs in the AAADD (Academic Assistance for Adults with Developmental Difficulties) program. Support Specialists work in a classroom setting and one-on-one with adults with developmental disabilities to help students further develop their academic skills as well as build social skills within a college environment. The incumbent supports learning and development of students in the areas of English, Math, current events, life skills, computers and job search skills.

Designs, implements and monitors curriculum respective to program offerings, including Current Events, Integrative Seminar, Experiential Learning/Life Skills, Computers and Numeracy classes.Provides regular assessment of students’ development and meets with parents, social workers and/or counsellors to discuss future goals.Attends and evaluates indoor and outdoor activities to promote physical health and development, including field trips.Trains PT replacement staff, DSW students on field placement and other hires.

Support:

  • Promotes the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of students, maintaining positive ongoing communication with parents, social workers, and/or counsellors.
  • Provides first aid in emergency situations, according to policies and procedures.

Advisory Committee:

  • Coordinates the Advisory Committee activities that are held in the evening.
  • Develops and maintains close links with the community, K-12 schools, and families to promote the program; conducts presentations in schools and community agencies and/or attends College events as needed.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum two (2) year diploma or equivalent in Developmental Service Worker Program, BA in Social Work, BEd, special education or related field.

Anticipated Schedule:

  • This position requires regular on-site work at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus.

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.



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