Online Learning Facilitator

Sask DLC•Regina, SK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre is seeking a permanent, part-time Online Learning Facilitator to be located in Winston Knoll High School, starting May 11, 2026. This role is crucial for supporting students in achieving a quality online educational experience, often serving as their primary point of contact. The position demands excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, significant experience with relevant technology, an understanding of the unique challenges of online learning, and the capability to work independently in a demanding and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Work independently in an online delivery model.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills including an ability to establish rapport with students.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position would be obtained through the successful completion of an Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma in combination with work experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Advanced computer skills and experience using a variety of computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook).
The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and proficiently complete multiple tasks while dealing with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines.
An energetic team player whom tactfully and respectfully supports students and colleagues to promote a positive work environment.
The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory criminal record check (vulnerable sector) as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

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.).
May take attendance for each period.
Work as a collaborative team member that may include Online Teachers, Student Support Teachers, School-Based Administrators, Campus Principals or Support Staff.
Ensures students have necessary resources (Sask DLC materials, pintables, textbooks, technology, lab supplies, etc.) as per the Resources page in each course; record and return.
Orientates new students to classroom procedures and expectations, logging in, and how online learning works within their school.
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.
Coordinate, organize, and proctor exams.
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.)
Encourage students to communicate with their teachers and stay on task
Display empathy when working with students (checking in, providing support, etc.).
Celebrate and acknowledge success.
Participate in parent-student-teacher conferences when requested by the parent or administrator.
Collaborate with the PAA Program Coordinator to set up students' work-based placements; travel to placement locations and supervise as required
Maintain accurate records of student progress at the work-based placement and provide regular reports to the PAA Program Coordinator.