Learning Facilitator - Oshawa, Canada - Durham College

Durham College

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Oshawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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About Durham College:

Durham College (DC) is leading the way as a post-secondary institution, offering an innovative and transformative student experience and hands-on learning opportunities.

With this focus top of mind for our students and our employees, DC is proud to be one of the fastest-growing colleges in the province and annually ranked as one of the GTA's Top 100 employers.

The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, justice, media, art and design.

With a focus on experiential learning, DC graduates are known for having the skills and knowledge employers need. More than 104,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.

Serving the Durham Region and Northumberland County communities for over 50 years, with campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, the college offers over 12,500 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 145 full-time post-secondary programs - including four honours bachelor degrees and nine apprenticeship programs.

Led by over 1,860 full
- and part-time staff, DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region.

DUTIES:

The incumbent assists the Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE) student to maximize his/her learning potential.

The incumbent advocates, intervenes and acts on behalf of the CICE student with faculty, other College students, and College-wide services.

Based on aptitude and skill assessment of students the incumbent will modify faculty course outlines, tests, and assignments.

Acts as a liaison between students, college faculty and staff by:

providing a smooth transition into college / academic life

- attending classes with the student to promote smooth integration with other students and classroom teacher
- adjusting course outlines to reflect curriculum objectives to fit student needs pending faculty approval
- meeting with teachers to promote inclusion of students in the classroom
- providing classroom support such as note taking, lab support, group work facilitating and advocating the students concerns
- promoting inclusion of the CICE students in College social activities

Support students by:
- preparing supplemental class material for student use
- determining techniques and tools to utilize for individual/group tutorial sessions based on the best fit for each individual student
- using the computer and various computer programs to assist student in the learning process
- setting up and assisting with the use of adaptive equipment when needed
- providing academic guidance and developing the path for students' areas of focus
- modifying tests/exams and assignments to meet individual student needs, develop study strategies, review questions or project outlines and forward to faculty for approval
- invigilating tests and exams
- assisting in setting up peer tutoring
- advising students in solving problems such as accessing appropriate college resources (Financial Aid, Access and Support Centre, Academic Counseling, lockers, purchasing books, OSAP, insurance opt out, student ID, DC Connect, MyDC)
- monitoring absences and escalating to team lead/Associate Dean as appropriate

Working with the CICE team the incumbent assists with admissions by:

conducting student interview/orientation sessions (provide tours) and/or information sessions

- evaluating applicant submissions with recommendation to the Executive Dean

Assists with the development of fieldwork placements by:

recommending possible placements and employers to students

- assisting with student orientation to placement as required
- liaising between student/site supervisor and provide learning assistance to the student

Assisting with the continued success of the CICE Program by:

promoting the program to internal and external stakeholders

- tracking/filing and recording program documents and other pertinent program information for future reference by staff
- meeting with faculty periodically to review protocol and discuss new or revised approaches to support students' learning needs

Performs other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Twoyear diploma in Developmental Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, Educational Assistant, or Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
Minimum two years of experience with persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities or significant learning challenges and experience in a teaching/tutoring environment.
The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Tact, integrity, diplomacy and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent and demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills.
Must be selfdirected, motivated with strong organiza