Qualifications:

The required minimal qualifications are as follows:

• Masters Degree specializing in Special Education or a related relevant field;
• 2 – 3 years' of relevant experience with adult learners with disabilities, and experience planning and implementing disability related accommodations, (a combination of education and related experience may be considered);
• Knowledge of disabilities issues, statutory obligations, privacy guidelines, knowledge of adaptive technology and specialty software/hardware and disability related resources;
• Demonstrable expertise in relevant software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and experience working with data bases;
• The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and other service-providers in order to work collaboratively, resolve problems and spread awareness of disability needs and supports.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask; and
• Hold a current and valid drivers' license.

Preference will be given to those who have:

• Experience with post-secondary environment and/or working with adult-learners with disabilities; and
• A proven ability to work positively with a demanding workload, changing priorities, continuous interruptions and to coordinate accommodations within a diverse range of programs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with NLC, however; only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

• In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous-First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.