Instructor - Developmental Services Worker

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada ILAC Full time

**The Company**

Established in 1997, ILAC is a leading provider of international education and comprises four distinct divisions. Our offerings range from Language training, University Pathways, Higher Education offering Vocational and Public Private Partnerships programs and Language Testing Centre. Located in Toronto and Vancouver, our mission is to provide the highest quality service, support and opportunities to our students and employees.

**The Opportunity**

We are looking for experienced, creative, and dynamic individuals to teach on-site (in-person) courses in the Developmental Services Worker Program (DSW) in the School of Community Studies, for the Summer 2023 semester.

**Purpose**

With your colleagues, help students achieve the learning outcomes that will allow them to find exciting careers; encourage them to develop mindsets that value mutual responsibility, life-long learning, diversity, and ethics as well as personal and professional development. Be a part of an institution that seeks to meet the world’s need for innovative thinkers and changemakers across all sectors and locations.

**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**

**Designs and delivers student-centered learning**:

- Delivers core curriculum as defined in program charter
- Develops weekly class sessions, activities and assignments which highlight the core curriculum and related topics
- Provides in-class instruction through a variety of modes, creating opportunities for student success
- Integrates industry-focused material into class discussion and assignments

**Enables student outcomes**:

- Defines and communicates clear expectations about student progress through the learning journey
- Provides instruction that fosters student achievement of course and program outcomes
- Provides both formal and informal feedback (including marking of assessments) that clearly indicates the student’s progress through the material
- Identifies students who are struggling, and intervenes to address roadblocks and challenges
- Identifies resources that support better student outcomes and directs students to those resources
- Helps students solve problems that may impede successful program completion through advising, assisting, and/or referring students on academic or personal matters
- Ensures that learning activities are conducive to active student learning
- Establishes a classroom environment conducive to collaborative learning
- Ensures that activities encourage active student involvement and monitors student participation
- Notes, intervenes, and escalates any case of academic misconduct, harassment or violation of the student code of conduct

**Required skills, experience & education**

**Education**:

- A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution relevant to the program and course of study (Human Services, Health Sciences, Developmental Services, Developmental Psychology, Growth and Development, Psychology) or related field

**Work experience**:

- Significant experience or specialization in the specific area/field of instruction, either through education or minimum 3-5 years of recent and relevant work experience in developmental services, direct support, and/or health and social services
- Experience with autism; mental health, behavioural, and developmentally delayed clients
- Experience in an inter-professional and multi-disciplinary Developmental Services work environment

**Teaching experience**:

- Successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level
- Knowledge related to the complex health and behavior needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities

**Skills and Attributes**:

- Strong technical/computer skills and familiarity with educational technologies and Learning Management Systems are required
- Teaching experience with hybrid and/or online delivery preferred
- Combination of excellent leadership and teaching skills with a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success
- Demonstrated ability to tie in developmental psychology with behaviour and educational strategies to develop and deliver effective and meaningful teaching plans
- Strong interpersonal & excellent communication skills with ability to relate effectively to a wide variety of learners
- Innovative and lifelong learner
- Knowledge of curriculum design and student evaluations
- Proficiency in MS Office software

**How to Apply**:

- ILAC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility to Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted, please advise should you require accommodation during the hiring process._
- #ILACH_

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