Educational Facilitator, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at MacEwan Univ

at  Inclusion Alberta

Job Title: Educational Facilitator, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at MacEwan Universit
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 University campus and greater Edmonton community.

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

• 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