Distance Facilitator, Development Service Worker Program
About the role
About Loyalist
Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Dean, School of Health, Human and Justice Studies, the incumbent will assist students enrolled in the Developmental Services program to maximize their learning potential.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Using alternative course delivery strategies, facilitate student learning by creating learning experiences and assessment strategies that support a diverse student group and a variety of learning styles
- Ensure that students are aware of relevant learning outcomes,learning activities, assessments and course requirements
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes, and support student progress in assignedcourses, enter final grades in Banner
- Navigate, update, cross check content in LMS
- Respond to communication via LMS and email
- Collaborate with DSW program team members and other College supports as needed to support student success.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a University Degree in a related discipline, preferably in disability studies
- Minimum of 3 years recent and relevant experience supporting people with disabilities and their family members in a developmental services or education setting
- Working or actively involved in the DSW field and have experience with Social Role Valorization Theory and Person Centered Planning
- Advanced computer literacy and a demonstrated willingness to acquire and use learning tools (such as Loyalist’s “Canvas” Learning Management System) commensurate with departmental requirements
- Online experience as a student and/or an instructor
- Access to high-speed Internet and computer system with Windows10
- Access to Microsoft Office 16 or 365 and AdobeReader
- Experience teaching post-secondary/adult students
- Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
- Ability to respond tostudentswithin 48 businesshours
- Successful completion of/or working towards Facilitator ofAdult Learning Certificate and/or experience facilitating adult learners is an asset
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and problem-solving, conflict and stress management skills
- Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating curriculum is an asset
- Experience facilitating learning at the post-secondary level
Please note:
Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org/ca evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.
Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to humanresources@loyalistcollege.com*.*
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About LOYALIST COLLEGE
The original, enduring Loyalist Pioneers settled along the northern, serene shores of Lake Ontario and built prominent communities across eastern Ontario. Like its namesake, Loyalist College is recognized for its strong, pioneering presence, community resolve, determination and forward-thinking leaders.
Distance Facilitator, Development Service Worker Program
About the role
About Loyalist
Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Dean, School of Health, Human and Justice Studies, the incumbent will assist students enrolled in the Developmental Services program to maximize their learning potential.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Using alternative course delivery strategies, facilitate student learning by creating learning experiences and assessment strategies that support a diverse student group and a variety of learning styles
- Ensure that students are aware of relevant learning outcomes,learning activities, assessments and course requirements
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes, and support student progress in assignedcourses, enter final grades in Banner
- Navigate, update, cross check content in LMS
- Respond to communication via LMS and email
- Collaborate with DSW program team members and other College supports as needed to support student success.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a University Degree in a related discipline, preferably in disability studies
- Minimum of 3 years recent and relevant experience supporting people with disabilities and their family members in a developmental services or education setting
- Working or actively involved in the DSW field and have experience with Social Role Valorization Theory and Person Centered Planning
- Advanced computer literacy and a demonstrated willingness to acquire and use learning tools (such as Loyalist’s “Canvas” Learning Management System) commensurate with departmental requirements
- Online experience as a student and/or an instructor
- Access to high-speed Internet and computer system with Windows10
- Access to Microsoft Office 16 or 365 and AdobeReader
- Experience teaching post-secondary/adult students
- Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
- Ability to respond tostudentswithin 48 businesshours
- Successful completion of/or working towards Facilitator ofAdult Learning Certificate and/or experience facilitating adult learners is an asset
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and problem-solving, conflict and stress management skills
- Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating curriculum is an asset
- Experience facilitating learning at the post-secondary level
Please note:
Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org/ca evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.
Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to humanresources@loyalistcollege.com*.*
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About LOYALIST COLLEGE
The original, enduring Loyalist Pioneers settled along the northern, serene shores of Lake Ontario and built prominent communities across eastern Ontario. Like its namesake, Loyalist College is recognized for its strong, pioneering presence, community resolve, determination and forward-thinking leaders.