Learning Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Rehabilitation Services, or a related field is strongly preferred. Candidates holding a Bachelor's degree may be considered when accompanied by significant relevant experience and demonstrated competencies that meet the needs of the position.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience supporting students with disabilities, neurodiverse learners, or individuals requiring accommodations in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in learning disabilities, especially those impacting reading and writing, ADHD, ASD, mental health disabilities, and chronic health conditions in educational settings.
• Familiarity of disability-related legislation and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and applicable accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with assistive technology and accessibility tools used in educational environments.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and confidential information.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, accessibility, and student success.
• Cultural competence and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and student information or accommodation management systems.
• Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education, disability services, accessibility services, or academic support programs.
• Experience conducting accommodation intake meetings and evaluating accommodation requests.
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and accessible course design.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic coaching and learning support for students with learning disabilities, especially those with complex profiles.
• Help students identify, develop, and implement learning strategies, study skills, and organizational methods tailored to course materials and assignments, particularly in reading and writing.
• Foster the development of skills, habits, and behaviors that contribute to academic and lifelong success.
• Assist students in identifying and overcoming barriers to academic achievement.
• Maintain a strong knowledge base of pedagogy, assessment tools, and effective learning strategies aligned with the university’s curriculum, particularly in Foundations courses.
• Assist in coordinating, scheduling, and proctoring of exams and tests in compliance with approved accommodations.
• Maintain academic integrity and ensure accurate documentation of all testing activities.
• Arrange assistive technology, alternate formats, extended time, reduced-distraction environments, and other necessary supports for assessments.
• Liaise with faculty to clarify exam logistics, ensure timely receipt of exams, and securely return completed materials.
• Assist students with the use of assistive technologies such as screen readers, speech-to-text software, note-taking tools, and accessible digital content.
• Maintain current knowledge of assistive technology trends, products, and best practices to provide effective support and guidance to students with disabilities.
• Assist in the process of providing reasonable accommodations to students including housing and dining intakes.
• Serve on the Housing and Dining Accommodation Committee.
• Refer students to appropriate academic and support resources, collaborating with faculty and staff to monitor student progress.
• Participate in departmental initiatives that promote campus wide accessibility both inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records in accordance with institutional policies and legal requirements (e.g., ADA, Section 504).
• Participate in departmental meetings, university-wide committees, admission events and ongoing professional development to stay current with accessibility standards, learning approaches, and educational technology trends.
• Serves as a confidential resource for Title IX reporting purposes.
• Perform other duties as required.