Learning Specialist

DePaul University•Chicago, IL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Learning Specialist for the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) will work with a range of students with disabilities; physical, visually and sensory impairments, traumatic brain injuries, learning disabilities, AD/HD, mental health disorders, medical conditions, chronic illness and the autism spectrum. The Learning Specialist will be primarily responsible for processing and enrolling new students, providing one-on-one academic support for a designated student roster, and designing and implementing workshops for students, faculty and staff to promote a holistic, inclusive learning environment. The Learning Specialist will collaborate with therapists, parents, University staff and faculty to provide direct supports and resources for student success.

Requirements

Master's degree in special education, disability education or rehabilitation, disability counseling, learning disabilities, or other related field.
4 to 6 years of professional experience providing instructional and advocacy support for students or adults with disabilities.
Knowledge of relevant laws and guidelines for accommodations (ADA, FERPA, IDEA).
Knowledge of and experience applying diagnostic testing instruments (WAIS IV, Woodcock Johnson II/III, WIAT, RTI).

Responsibilities

Manage aspects of the enrollment process for new students.
Evaluate documentation.
Assign student accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Collaborate with students to meet their specific needs.
Meet weekly, one-on-one with a roster of designated students to provide remediation of basic skills and promote academic success.
Provide crisis intervention and respond to immediate student and faculty needs.
Advocate for students, as appropriate, in collaboration with parents, therapists, faculty and staff.
Design and implement workshops and group sessions on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for students in support of their academic needs.
Meet weekly with groups of CSD students to provide remediation of basic skills and promote academic success.
Design and implement professional development workshops for faculty and staff to increase their knowledge of students with disabilities.
Support Director, Associate Director, Assistant Director and Administrative Assistants with implementation of exam accommodation and procedures.