Job Description

Position Information

Job Title

Academic Aide - Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Appointment Type

Casual

Position Dates

September 15, 2025 - June 24, 2026

Hours per week/FTE

0-25

About the Position

Reporting to the Accessibility Services Manager, this position requires an energetic individual with strong communications skills to support students with disabilities and mental health concerns in a classroom (in person and/or virtually).

Position Details

The Academic Aide duties include, but are not limited to:

Attend class with student. Take notes (if required). Support students in understanding course content through review, test preparation, & strategies specific to course content. Use basic strategies to support students who have complex behavioural needs (as identified and recommended by Accessibility Services). Support students in upholding classroom expectations for each class they attend. Aides may be expected to assist students with navigating in the blended learning environment (attend classes through video conference). In person or virtual attendance is dependent on the academic programming in each program area.

Required Qualifications

Experience working with adult learners with disabilities from a variety of backgrounds. Proficiency in technology is a necessity. Successful candidates must be willing to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check.

Preferred Qualifications

Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational skill to participate effectively in a learning environment with assigned students. Experience working in an educational environment (post-secondary or high school preferred). Educational Assistant (EA) students and graduates are preferred.

Salary

AUPE Class Level 3 Step 1 $18.54/hr

Working Here

Culture of Care

A

Culture of Care

at Lethbridge Polytechnic embraces a workplace that both protects and empowers employees by creating an environment that promotes psychological, cultural and physical safety. All employees play an important role in building a safe and supportive campus dedicated to learning and growing.

Why choose Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic

Lethbridge Polytechnic is learner-focused, with an emphasis on experiential and flexible learning experiences and work-integrated learning.

We have a strong connection to our community and the land. We also promote a work environment that supports professional development and employee wellness, including flexible work arrangements and schedules that allow for work-life balance. In addition, we prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of our campus community.


Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

C25-00437

Open Date

09/05/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Any questions can be referred to Mark Davids, Accessibility Services Manager. 403-382-6952


Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hiringaccommodations@lethpolytech.ca. Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.