Learning Specialist, Disability Support Services

Pay Grade: Specialist 8 This position provides study strategy sessions for students to include assistance with curriculum subjects, time management, study skills, organization, self-advocacy, and test preparation. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Provides individual and small group study sessions Maintains student records Assists in the development of workshops designed to educate students, faculty, staff, and community contacts on disability issues Collaborates within and outside the department in the development of projects to enhance student knowledge Acts as an advocate for student needs with faculty and staff when necessary Assists with New Student Orientation Serves as a resource for disabilities support services staff, students and faculty Serves as a reader and/or scribe for curriculum tests for students with disabilities who require those accommodations Promotes disability awareness through presentations and consultations Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of English, Humanities, and Social Sciences Working knowledge of learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, brain injury, autism spectrum disorders and their manifestations and consequences Ability to learn and reinforce course content concepts to students from Wake Tech curriculum programs Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to teach effective student self-advocacy skills Proficiency in MS Word and Excel Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art technology, techniques, services, and philosophy relevant to disability areas Effective collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills Requirements Master's degree in English or a Social Sciences discipline, Education, Teaching, Learning Disabilities, Special Education, or a related field Two years' experience teaching in a secondary or post-secondary environment Preferences Experience working with students with disabilities in a secondary or post-secondary environment Essential Personnel: TBD #J-18808-Ljbffr