2425-363 - Accessible Teaching Specialist - Central Office

Accessible Teaching Specialist (PS4)

Education

Central Office/IT Campus

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Office of Learning and Transformation

Continuing Full-time Position: Commencing approximately January 2, 2025
Application deadline is 11:59PM, November 12, 2024

Competition No. 2425-363

The salary scale for Professional Support 4 is based on steps that range from $74,104.27 - $98,521.32. New Professional Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $86,294.89 annually.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• A Bachelor of Education is required for this position. Documented participation in formal education and/or professional learning related to accessibility, equitable teaching, inclusive education, social justice, disability studies and/or reducing barriers for students from equity deserving communities is an asset.
• You have a minimum of 7 years (full-time equivalent) combined experience in teaching, implementing individualized learning supports, and working with individuals with disabilities/exceptionalities. Lived experience with learning barriers is an asset.
• Formal or informal experience in coaching and/or consultation with demonstrated commitment to equity and reducing barriers for students.
• Ability to apply Universal Design for Learning principles and other equity frameworks to teaching practice.
• Proficiency in applying a variety of research and evidence-based teaching practices to practical application with complex nuances in the learning environment.
• Occupational experience in a variety of teaching contexts would be considered an asset.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience. You are proficient in Microsoft Office 365. Experience with Zoom, Peoplesoft and Brightspace are assets.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with various team members and departments with different priorities to accomplish a goal.
• Strengths in building and navigating challenging conversations and circumstances in a positive and inclusive manner with positive results.
• Ability to implement strategies for planning, organization, and time management.
• Strong strategic thinking and adaptability skills that can be applied quickly and on the spot.
• Ability to coordinate multiple, simultaneous projects at moderate to high levels of complexity.
• Experience in managing, organizing, and coordinating information and documentation.
• Ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgement, and work independently to meet deadlines.
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence.

What you will be doing…

Reporting to the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Advisor, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Accessible Teaching, you will:

• Provide tailored educational support to faculty by working closely with them to enhance teaching practice and implement strategies that increase accessibility and overcome barriers to learning in a variety of complex and nuanced teaching circumstances. You will provide customized coaching and consultation that is both proactive and reactive depending on the specific needs of the faculty, program and/or students.
• Apply expertise in accessible teaching practices and collaborate with team members to recognize the overlapping challenges and intersectionality experienced by students from equity deserving communities with a focus on barrier reduction.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and tackle learning barriers through various means such as consultation, creating resources, facilitating professional development opportunities, or referring to relevant support services.
• Your expertise is grounded in the integration of equitable teaching frameworks/lenses and evidence-based practices and can be applied to support in especially complex teaching situations.
• Work closely with the Accessibility Services team to improve student experience and enhance collaborative relationships between stakeholders.
• Lead professional development initiatives focused on accessible teaching strategies, implementation of accommodations, and/or Universal Design for Learning.
• Provide support to Faculty in non-traditional teaching and learning environments such as workplace learning models.

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.