Regional Online Learning Facilitator

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre requires a permanent part-time (60 hours bi weekly) Regional Online Learning Facilitator at Yorkton.

Regional Online Learning Facilitators (ROLFs) will be responsible for supporting students to obtain quality online educational experience. Regional Online Learning Facilitators (ROLFs) play a vital role in supporting and facilitating student success across both full-time and part-time programs who do not fit in the SST or EA supported area. Their work relies heavily on collaboration and facilitation with teachers, school administrators, and parents/guardians.

By maintaining open communication and strong relationships, ROLFs ensure that students receive consistent guidance to further their learning.

Focused on delivering quality online educational experience, this position requires excellent communication, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, considerable experience in relevant technology, understanding of the challenges of online learning, and the ability to work independently with respect to carrying out the duties assigned in a challenging and fast paced environment.

• Seeks support when needed (school staff) and advocate for students.
• Follow school-based administrator’s expectations for creating DLCgo accounts/new applications, requesting courses, approving course request, course selections, drops, etc.
• Keep accurate and timely documentation - student records organized/filed (i.e. files for students, timelines, marked assignments/exams, progress reports, communications, etc.)
• Build strong, positive relationships with students and parents/guardians to encourage supportive learning habits.
• Address attendance issues, mentor support, and scheduling needs.
• Work as a collaborative team member that may include Online Teachers, online Learning Facilitators, Student Support Teachers, School-Based Administrators, Campus Principals or Support Staff.
• Supervise and demonstrate knowledge and application of diverse learning supports to meet student academic needs (i.e. clarify directions, read questions/assignments, etc.); direct them to other supports when applicable (Sask DLC teacher, admin, etc.).
• Demonstrate an ability to adapt to the changing needs of students.
• Display a willingness to learn new skills and strategies to effectively support students.
• Provide individualized support via scheduled Teams meetings focused on:
  • o Academic organization& time management
  • o Encouragement, relationship-building, and motivation

• Update student pace/progress tool (i.e. calendar on whiteboard, Excel document)
• Monitor pace/progress/success (i.e. check Moodle logs, check grades, talk with students, talk with teachers, upcoming due dates, use auto-forwards from Moodle, etc.)
• Develop student profiles based on information gathered regarding completion of assignments and learning context of student.
• Provide monthly reports to Sask DLC Campus Principal (leveling reports, attendance, etc.)
• Share feedback and updates with Sask DLC teachers and Academic Advisors (AA) to facilitate a collaborative, team-based approach.

• Collaborate with the PAA Program Coordinator to set up students' work-based placements; travel to placement locations and supervise as required.
• Conduct safety assessments prior to placements.
• Arrange customized schedules with input from students, parents/guardians, and employers.
• Provide supervision and maintain ongoing communication with Student, parent/guardian, and employers regarding scheduling changes.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress at the work-based placement and provide regular reports to the PAA Program Coordinator.