CASUAL Placement Coordinator & Classroom Aide - Adult Special Education; To Garner

CASUAL Placement Coordinator & Classroom Aide - Adult Special Education

Job Title:

CASUAL Placement Coordinator & Classroom Aide - Adult Special Education

Employment Status:
Part Time, Casual

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will work under the direction of an instructor to provide support to students in a special education setting.

Responsibilities:

• Determine accommodations and supports needed to help students during work experience and on the job
• Survey the community for possible practicum sites
• Develop professional resumes and cover letters for each student
• Contact prospective employers
• Set up practicum sites and place students in site
• Supervise, provide training support, collect progress data, and observe the student within the community
• Liaise with the employer and the co-workers
• Provide follow up support to the student
• Provide individual tutoring to students in order to support skill development in the practicum
• Conduct intake interviews with students seeking program admittance
• Update and maintain confidential student records
• Refer and support students in accessing CNC services and/or community agencies as appropriate
• Conduct Essential Skills Assessments to determine students’ ES levels and decide appropriate starting points for learning
• Assist students with online learning activities and provide individual support when required
• Prepare materials and resources; prepare program plans to meet student needs; and provide support in the classroom
• Under direction of the Instructor, provide individual tutoring and instruction of particular segments of the course; review previously taught information with students
• Supervise students in College setting if needed
• Collect progress data on students
• Develop individualized student evaluations for employers/co-workers
• Assist in the development of business plans for students
• Work with employers and students to develop part time employment or volunteer positions
• Liaise with other college departments as necessary to support student success
• Provide accessibility information to prospective students and community organizations
• Make recommendations to the instructor on new ways to improve service to students
• Remain current with new technologies and accommodations to support students
• Conduct information sessions with the instructor at schools with prospective students, to increase awareness of the JET / TARGET program
• Assist the instructor/program with input on areas for program/curriculum development
• Attend conferences and research resources to ensure program remains contemporary to provincial requirements and community needs
• Collaborate with provincial and community resources as required
• Be part of a team actively engaged in contributing to and accomplishing the vision, mission, and goals of the College and in supporting the aspirations and needs of our learners and communities
• Promote a positive work atmosphere and communicating in a professional manner that demonstrates mutual respect with students and colleagues
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications:

• Completion of a two-year diploma post-secondary program which focuses on the development of skills and attitudes for working with people with developmental disabilities, mental health issues or significant barriers to employment
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities, mental health issues, or significant barriers to employment, in a Job Development/Job Placement capacity
• Completion of course or workshop on Job Placement of people with disabilities
• Experience working with students with cognitive and mobility/agility impairments
• Ability to work with students with developmental/deficit disorders
• Knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of disabilities
• Knowledge of accessibility issues, statutory obligations, privacy guidelines
• Ability to identify and address personal professional development needs to stay current in the field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently, change and adapt to dynamic situations, and respond quickly to emergencies; ability to identify crisis situations and respond appropriately
• Ability to work effectively in a high-stress demanding environment
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills; excellent research skills
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality
• Strong mediation and diplomacy skills
• Strong coaching, guiding, leadership, facilitation, mentoring, and modelling skills