CICE Learning Specialist

About the Position:

This is a full-time Support Staff position Bargaining Unit employee working in a less than 12 month role (months of July & August off) whereby you work 35 hours per week at an hourly rate of $35.06. You will report to the Manager, Centre for Access Programs.

This position assists the CICE student to maximize their learning potential. The successful candidate advocates, intervenes and acts on behalf of the CICE student with faculty, other College students, and College-wide services. The Learning Specialist is responsible for modification of course outlines, tests, and assignments in collaboration with the faculty.

Candidate will need to be flexible as class times vary.

Specific Accountabilities:

•Advocates, intervenes and acts on behalf of the CICE student with the faculty, other College students, and College-wide services
•Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with students, faculty and parents to provide the most supportive and assistive learning environment for CICE students
•Tutors individually and in groups and assists in the integration process in the classroom and college community. Communicates student progress to the CICE team
•Under the approval of the faculty, modifies course outlines, tests and assignments in collaboration with the faculty
•Supports students in skill development, goal setting and problem solving in relation to classes, tutoring.
•Develops study guides, review questions or project outlines to meet individual needs
•Other responsibilities as required

Qualifications:

•Minimum 2 year Educational Assistant diploma, Developmental Service Worker diploma, Child and Youth Worker diploma or Social Service Worker Diploma
•Social Science Degree would be considered an asset
•Minimum 2 years of experience with persons with developmental disabilities, persons
with significant learning challenges and experience in the teaching/tutoring environment
•Mental health training is an asset
•Knowledge and experience utilizing educational/learning strategies; Microsoft Teams, D2L experience is required
•Possess advocacy skills and a willingness to participate in marketing events
•Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of professionalism, diplomacy, and patience
•Computer fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams)
•Ability to work and make decisions independently as well as demonstrating a high level of initiative is essential
•Excellent organizational and creative problem solving skills
•An effective team player