Instructor, Disability Support Professional - Saskatoon Campus

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus is seeking an Instructor for Disability Support Professional duties on a part-time basis. The role involves delivering lessons, developing materials, and supervising learners across classrooms, labs, and work placements with attention to safety guidelines.

Applicants should have a Bachelor of Education or equivalent, plus two years of relevant experience, strong communication and instructional skills, and a commitment to inclusive education and diverse

Qualifications

• Recognized four-year degree 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 internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.
• Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lessons, lectures, and demonstrations for educational purposes to students and/or staff as may be required.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Instructional ability

Team player

Tech proficiency (MS Office, internet,

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

Instructor, Disability Support Professional - Saskatoon Campus

Competition Number

Competition Number P17903

Posting Title

Posting Title Instructor, Disability Support Professional - Saskatoon Campus

Classification

Classification Instructor

Location

Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Other Location(s)

Building

Other Building

Date Posted

Date Posted 09/15/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 09/23/2026

JIQ #

Start Date

Start Date 10/01/2026

End Date

End Date 06/30/2027

Open Until Filled No

Ongoing

Ongoing No

Category of work

Category of work Part Time

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit Faculty Association

Hours of Work

Hours of Work To be Assigned

Salary Range

Salary Range As per Academic Salary Grid

Temporary Market Stipend

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

0.5 FTE 100 days

Posting Status

Posting Status Open

Special Instructions to Applicants

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is committed to building a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples have been historically underrepresented in the labour market due to systemic barriers, and that advancing reconciliation includes addressing these inequities within our own institution. Strengthening Indigenous representation among employees is a priority in Sask Polytech’s Inclusive Excellence: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation Strategy 2025–2030 .
In alignment with Section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, and in partnership with the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association, we will prioritize candidates who meet the qualifications for this position. Applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Self-identification information is kept confidential and supports our reconciliation commitments and efforts to foster inclusive and culturally grounded learning and working environments. Choosing not to self-identify will not negatively impact an applicant’s consideration.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

• Prepare and deliver lessons, lectures, and demonstrations for educational purposes to students and/or staff as may be required.
• 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)

• Recognized four-year degree 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.

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