Communications Access Student Assistant: Competition #127
An Internal Posting in the PPWC Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Closes: Wednesday, July 03, 2019
Reporting to the Student Access and Support Department Head and utilizing a service excellence approach, this position works closely with the Accessibility Coordinator to provide Intervenor Services to an adult with blindness.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Provides intervenor services including:
- Mediating between a student who is blind and their environment to enable communication and interaction with instructors, peers, and others in the classroom
- Supporting a student who is blind in the classroom and lab by providing lecture/lab information to facilitate learning and participation
- Planning, coordinating and producing alternate format materials to support learning of course material
- Providing reader/scribe services for evaluative events as needed
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Fluency in Braille and transcribing formulae into Braille preferred
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and assistive technology
- Strong knowledge base of sciences and familiarity of lab environment and processes
- Excellent communication and observation skills
- Demonstrated initiative, adaptability and creativity
- Discretion when dealing with confidential matters
- Excellent command of the English language
Education and Experience
- 2 year diploma in a recognized Intervenor Program including completion of Introduction to Deafblindness and Introduction to Intervenor preferred
- 2 years’ relevant experience working in an educational setting with students who are blind
- High school graduation
This is a temporary, 20% position commencing September 3, 2019 and ending December 20, 2019 with the possibility of extension based on continued student enrolment. Salary will be Pay Grade 7 - $25.95 per hour in accordance with the PPWC 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 Wednesday, July 03, 2019.