Educational Facilitator, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at Northwestern

at  Inclusion Alberta

Job Title Educational Facilitator, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at Northwestern Polytechnic
Reports to Coordinator, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at Northwestern Polytechnic
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 Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP), is seeking an 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 Northwestern Polytechnic campus and greater Grande Prairie 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 students contribute to and benefit from all aspects of campus life and in the Grande Prairie 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