Accessibility Coordinator: Competition #195
An Internal/External Posting in the SCFA Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Closes: Monday, October 22, 2018
Reporting to the Department Head of Student Access and Support, the Accessibility Coordinator works with learners with disabilities to facilitate their ability to access and fully participate in programs and services offered at the various College Campuses and Centres, and acts as an expert resource to the College community.
The Coordinator also liaises with faculty and staff on issues relevant to student success, participates in College life, engages in professional development activities and maintains positive relationships with colleagues and other members of the College staff.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Work with learners requiring special support
- Assessing the individual educational support needs of students with disabilities
- Providing a variety of services to support the educational goals of students with documented disabilities
- Facilitating learners’ access to programs and courses
Perform case management of individual students with documented disabilities
- Interviewing students and reviewing medical documentation (including psycho-educational assessments)
- Determining and facilitating reasonable academic accommodations and supports
- Reviewing educational plans/goals and students’ educational progress towards achieving these
Liaise with internal and external service providers and faculty
- Providing referrals to appropriate internal and external service providers
- Working collaboratively with faculty and staff in implementing reasonable academic accommodations and supports for students with disabilities utilizing a proactive, team-based approach
- Facilitating the transition of students with disabilities who are entering or leaving Selkirk College
- Developing and providing workshops, materials, and information to staff, instructors, and external stakeholders
- Writing annual reports to the College
- Liaising with external agencies and Ministry staff
- Scheduling, coordinating and supervising interpreters and other professional service providers required for students
Protect student information
Actively contribute to the College and the Department
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Head or the Director
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of guidelines, regulations, procedures and policies governing the provision of support services to persons with disabilities
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret psycho-educational assessments and other medical documentation of disability
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
- Effective organizational, time management, and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Strong working knowledge of a wide variety of disabilities along with their appropriate accommodations in an educational setting, as well as an awareness of current legislative trends regarding “the duty to accommodate”
- Ability to travel to other Selkirk campuses and learning centres to provide support as required
Education and Experience
- Master's degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or relevant field, preferably with some course work related to special needs and disabilities
- 2-4 years direct experience in providing educational support services to adults with disabilities, preferably in a post-secondary setting
- Familiarity with the post-secondary system as well as teaching and/or Counseling experience, would be significant assets
This position is a 100% regular contract commencing as soon as possible. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Selkirk College Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The salary range is $2,194.04 – $3,525.58 bi-weekly (at a 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications and experience.
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 Monday, October 22, 2018.