Educational Facilitator @ Red Deer Polytechnic

6 months ago

Red Deer, Canada Inclusion Alberta Full time

**Job Title**: Educational Facilitator, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at Red Deer Polytechnic

**Reports to**:Coordinator, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at Red Deer Polytechnic

**Inclusion Alberta**, as a family advocacy organization, is committed to providing individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families with personalized advocacy that contributes to a meaningful and inclusive life.

Inclusion Alberta, in partnership with Red Deer Polytechnic, is seeking a permanent full-time (40 hours per week) Educational Facilitator to support the inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities.

The Educational Facilitator will contribute to a team that facilitates the inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities in all aspects of academic & campus life within the Red Deer Polytechnic campus and greater Red Deer community.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Facilitate meaningful student participation in a wide range of classes; for example, help students prepare so they contribute to class discussions and coursework, meaningfully participate in group assignments, demonstrate their learning in thoughtful ways, etc.
- Facilitate relationships amongst classmates by helping the student with an intellectual disability participate in a variety of learning activities, campus activities, events, clubs, associations, (such as intramurals, orientation events, etc.)
- Help students contribute to and benefit from all aspects of campus life and in the Red Deer community
- Collaborate with faculty, post-secondary staff, and students’ families to support students’ full engagement and active membership in their specified program of study, the university, and community at large
- Provide support to faculty members and instructors to develop individualized course expectations, academic modifications, and teaching adaptations to support student learning, engagement, and relationships with classmates
- Network and collaborate with faculty members, business owners, managers, employers, and other community members to develop job and career opportunities in the students’ chosen field of study
- Support students, employers, & co-workers on job sites to ensure positive employment experiences for everyone involved
- Thoughtfully strengthen and foster community capacity for meaningful inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities
- Actively collaborate with and positively support Inclusion Alberta team members
- Regularly and actively engage in critical reflection and dialogue (both individually and as a team member) about inclusion

**Qualifications**:

- Deep & abiding commitment to inclusion (as demonstrated by one’s experiences & contributions to community)
- Experience with Inclusive Post-Secondary Education, and/or community development and/or inclusion
- Exhibit the highest level of professionalism
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, collaborative, networking and organizational skills
- Dedicated learner, reflective practitioner, and committed to one’s professional development
- Astute critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities
- Can work effectively both independently and collaboratively
- Comfortable with public speaking and community development (approaching new people)
- Regularly and quickly prepare written reports for multiple audiences
- Hours of work are primarily during the day but may require some evening & weekend & do require some flexibility
- Current criminal record clearance is required and personal vehicle is a valuable asset

**Working Conditions**:
This position will be located on campus at Red Deer Polytechnic, in Red Deer, Alberta.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $44,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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