Learning Specialist 533642
Oklahoma State University
Location
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Quick overview
Assess the academic needs of student-athletes with learning disabilities and implement accommodations to ensure their success. Serve as the primary point of contact for international student-athletes to assist with their transition and English language proficiency.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field and two years of experience in student academic services or working with students with disabilities. Experience teaching international students and ESL proficiency are highly valued.
Job description
CAMPUS
OSU-Stillwater: Contact name & email
Marilyn Middlebrook, marilyn.middlebrook@okstate.edu
Work schedule
Monday through Friday, 8
00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring range: Commensurate with education and experience
Priority application date
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.
Special instructions to applicants
A complete application consists of a resume, cover letter, list of professional references, and completed IAWP Employment Approval form which can be found at https://okstate.com/documents/2017/10/3/Form_3_14_IAWP_1.pdf Applicants that do not provide these materials will not be considered for the position.
About this position
- This position will assess academic needs of any student-athlete with a suspected or identified learning disability or deficiency.
- Provide preliminary learning screenings and implement accommodations and programs to encourage academic success.
- Required to work evenings and weekends.
- Will work with and be the primary point of contact to assist international student-athletes while transitioning to a new country.
- Will seek to find language interpreters, when necessary.
- Will provide opportunities for international student-athletes to advance their proficiency in the English language while being exposed to different cultures and customs at the University.
- Required qualifications
- Bachelor's Education, special education, counseling, educational psychology or comparable program of study. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- Two years experience working in student academic services and/or students with disabilities/learning deficiencies; experience in teaching international students
- Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
- Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: Must be able to guide students throughout the center and assist students in computer labs and study halls. ESL experience, teaching skills and ability to communicate with students from differing background and cultural experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Education, or related field
- ESL or comparable experience with ESL students.
- Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
- Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: