Educational Facilitator, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at MacEwan University

Job Title: Educational Facilitator, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at MacEwan University of Edmonton

Reports to: Coordinator, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at MacEwan University

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 MacEwan University is seeking a part-time (25 hours per week) Educational Facilitator to support the inclusion of students with an intellectual disability.

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 MacEwan campus and greater Edmonton 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 the student contribute to and benefit from all aspects of campus life and in the Edmonton 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 the 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 & 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 are required
• 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 evenings & weekends & do require some flexibility
• Current criminal record clearance is required, and personal vehicle is an asset

Working Conditions:

This position will be located on the MacEwan University campus.

The position is part time (25 hours per week) and permanent with a salary to commensurate with experience. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Competition closes when a suitable candidate is found.

Please forward your resume and cover letter as one file in PDF format with the subject line "Educational Facilitator – MacEwan University" to Kevin Veenstra, Regional Coordinator of Inclusive Post-Secondary Education, at

Inclusion Alberta is committed to being a welcoming, inclusive, diverse, respectful, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified persons, and encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions to apply.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $27,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care

Work Location: In person