Human Services – EACSW Instructor: Competition #066
An Internal/External Posting in the SCFA Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Friday, May 04, 2018
Closes: Friday, May 18, 2018
The School of Health and Human Services invites applications for one (1) instructor position to teach in the Education Assistant and Community Support Worker (EACSW) Program. Under the supervision of the School Chair, the successful applicant will have the education and experience to facilitate students to acquire the competencies for entry to practice and provide classroom and practicum instruction in all of the following courses: CCSW 156: Support Strategies; CCSW 160: Classroom Support Strategies; CCSW 161: Person-Centered Planning; CCSW 179: Application of Theory to Practice; CCSW 195: Practicum I, and CCSW 196: Practicum II.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide classroom instruction to first year EACSW students and be available for student consultation
- Supervise and support practicum education for EACSW students in K-12 school and community placements
- Communicate with practice partners to ensure common understanding of learning outcomes for practicum
- Foster practice partner and College relationships
- Review and update curriculum to ensure currency and relevance
- Evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback
- Participate in instructional team meetings and contribute to curriculum dialogue to ensure course and program currency and relevancy
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Active engagement of students in a variety of face-to-face and online learning strategies
- Create and maintain a positive and respectful learning environment
- Confidence in use of the Moodle learning management system
- Expertise in relational practice and team work
- Knowledge of person centered planning theories and application to school based teams and in community settings
Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Special Education or a closely related field
- Three – five years of current, recent, and relevant professional practice on school and community-based teams working with clients experiencing complex needs in executive functioning
- Previous teaching experience in a post-secondary setting is an asset
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
This is a 65% short-term position that is eligible for regularization after successful completion of a probationary year. This position commences August 7, 2018 and ends July 31, 2019. The salary range is $2,194.04 - $3,525.58 bi-weekly (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications and experience. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Friday, May 18, 2018.