Academic Aide - Sep 2023 - Jun 2024 (General Support Worker Iii)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Academic Aide - Sep 2023 - Jun 2024 (General Support Worker III)

Appointment Type Casual

Position Dates September 6, 2023 - June 21, 2024

Hours per week/FTE 0-25

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Accessibility Services, this position requires an energetic individual with strong communications skills to support students with disabilities and mental health concerns in a classroom (in person and/or virtually).

Position Details

The Academic Aide duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support students in upholding classroom expectations for each class they attend.
• Take notes (if required).
• Aides may be expected to assist students with navigating in the blended learning environment (attend classes through video conference).
• In person or virtual attendance is dependent on the academic programming in each program area.
• Attend class with student.
• Support students in understanding course content through review, test preparation, & strategies specific to course content.
• Use basic strategies to support students who have complex behavioural needs (as identified and recommended by Accessibility Services).

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with adult learners with disabilities from a variety of backgrounds.
• Proficiency in technology is a necessity.
• Successful candidates must be willing to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an educational environment (post-secondary or high school preferred).
• Educational Assistant (EA) students and graduates are preferred.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational skill to participate effectively in a learning environment with assigned students.

Salary AUPE Class Level 3 Step 1 $18.27/hr

Working Here

Land Acknowledgement

Located on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Lethbridge College is committed to honouring the land from a place of knowing. We honour the Siksikaitsitapi as both the traditional and current Land Keepers of this area, and we welcome all Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples who call Blackfoot territory their home to disclose as such when submitting applications.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At Lethbridge College, we know we all benefit when the rich diversity of our campus community is fully represented, and all students and employees are included. We are committed to identifying and overcoming systemic barriers that impede individuals from underrepresented groups. We are ready to work together to ensure Lethbridge College is a place where all individuals feel valued for their unique perspectives, skills, and contributions and are afforded equal opportunities to participate in learning, research, and innovation.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number C23-00341

Open Date 08/17/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Any questions can be referred to Cayla Clemens, Accessibility Services Coordinator. 403-382-6952

Lethbridge College is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] . Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.