Learning Specialist
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Posting Details Position Information Posting Number 20121633Staff Working Title Learning Specialist Pay RateEmployment Category Clerical/Support Regular/Temporary Regular If temporary, list durationType of Appointment Fiscal Contract Period 12 month Position Summary Information Position Summary The Learning Specialist is responsible for the program's academic, social, and career readiness curricula and carries a caseload of FSL participants throughout the academic year. The Coordinator is responsible for the supervision of Mentors, Teaching Assistants, and Interns as they develop professionally. This FSL coordinator position reports directly to the FSL Director. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesCase management: - Assess academic preparedness to evaluate learning deficits for current and prospective FSL students - Coach FSL students using the goal-setting model and assist students in developing learning strategies that support individual growth - Maintain regular communication with faculty, academic advisors, and other related personnel to monitor progress - Communicate with APSU SDRC to ensure students gain access to appropriate and reasonable accommodations to support success within the classroom, where applicable - Ensure that all FSL students are advised, registered, and receive a schedule each semester - Research best practices to further develop this portion of the program. - Ensure all meeting notes are entered daily. Instructor: - Stay current with new developments in teaching methods and educational psychology related to autism. - Assist the Director in updating and developing the FSL Curriculum. - Create lesson plans and collaborate with guest speakers for the FSL courses to meet all students' needs based on data collected during evaluations - Collaborate with APSU Career Services and local businesses to offer internships and job shadowing opportunities. - Observe students' behavior in the FSL classroom to identify any problems that may affect the student's ability to learn in other classrooms - Co-teach and Mentor interns/Graduate Teaching Assistants on developing classroom strategies for their select sections of FSL Courses - Co-lead summer transition programs for high school students preparing for college and college students entering the workforce Faculty Mentor Coordinator: - Develop and implement the faculty mentorship program and curriculum focusing on career development - Facilitate Reverse Career Fair and related events - Coordinate Professional Development and monthly newsletters about ASD for APSU Faculty - Recruit, train, and support faculty Mentors. - Supervise possible Teaching Assistants, Interns, Case Managers, and Mentors. - Serve on relevant committees as needed - Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Knowledge of ASD and the impact on individuals in an educational setting - Ability to interpret and evaluate ASD-related documentation, including IEPs, 504 Plans, and ASD diagnostic evaluations, to assess the readiness level of FSL applicants. - Research/assessment skills and grant writing ability - Ability to maintain required duties of this position while developing collaborative relationships - Supervisory skills necessary to support the development of mentors and teaching assistants - Ability to work some evenings/weekends as needed for events related to ASD - Ability to maintain confidential case files and records - Openness to feedback/Demonstrates evidence of implementation of program suggestions made by supervisors Physical Requirements - Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects Required Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social work, Psychology, or related Social Science fields - Experience teaching or supporting students with ASD. - Extensive knowledge of learning differences and strategies. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, parents, and a variety of campus and community stakeholders - Evidence of Autism training/certification or obtained within the first 6 months of employment - A background search will be required of the successful applicant. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree and experience working in a higher education setting with individuals with ASD Experience with curriculum development and transition programs Posting Detail Information Open Date 11/15/2024 Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after it has been submitted.