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Educational Facilitator, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at NAIT (Full- Time) Jobs in Edmonton at Inclusion Alberta
Job Title Educational Facilitator, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at NAIT
Reports to Coordinator, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at NAIT
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 the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), is seeking a full-time 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 NAIT 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 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 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 NAIT campus in Edmonton, Alberta.
The position is a full-time, 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 – NAIT” to Katie Bhar Jacobsen at [email protected]
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: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Extended health care
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-07-11
Title: Educational Facilitator, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at NAIT (Full- Time)
Company: Inclusion Alberta
Location: Edmonton
