Disability Support Worker Instructor - Saskatchewan, Canada - Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Description

• Select, design, update, and/or construct training aids/materials.
• Supervise students in classrooms, labs, tours, work placements, etc., following institute, trade, and safety guidelines.
• Evaluate and record student progress with the use of assessments, assignments, and observations in accordance with program and institute guidelines.
• Be flexible and responsive to learner needs through the use of appropriate instructional methodologies.
• Manage the classroom to ensure an optimum learning environment.
• Plan and deliver content and learning activities that reflect the values, beliefs, needs, and contributions of a culturally diverse community.
• Provide appropriate evaluation, assessment, and feedback to students.
• Respond to curriculum/course demands and make necessary adjustments according to learner needs such as adult learning principles.
• Develop new curriculum as needed. Maintain and up-date online curriculum materials as part of instructor duties.
• Be reflective of and responsive to accommodation of special learning needs including equity groups and diverse learners.
• Where required, develop working relationships with appropriate external partners and employers, supporting students in working experience.
• Engage in professional development opportunities to keep current with employer and educational requirements.
• Work cooperatively in an interdependent team environment.
• Follow policies and procedures adopted by Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
• Attend program and school meetings. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE Specific Accountabilities Duties Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA) 1.Recognized relevant four-year degree (Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work, Bachelor of Education Degree) or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Two years recent and relevant work experience working with services to individuals with varying abilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Effective instructional ability.
• Able to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.
• Demonstrates valuing diversity. Desired QSA Required Competencies