Learning Specialist
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Job Description
Job Description
The Learning Specialist will work with colleagues in SAASS to meet the academic support needs of studentathletes. Specifically the Learning Specialist will work in conjunction with the Assistant Director of LAP to design and implement academic coaching and support services for studentathletes with disabilities and other learning differences. In this capacity the Learning Specialist must be professionally qualified for the job duties listed below.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in Special Education Education or a related field must be completed by start date;
Experience teaching learning strategies and developing academic interventions strategies to enhance learning for students with EducationImpacting Disabilities students with attention problems or students who are underprepared;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational cultural and economic backgrounds;
Ability to work some evenings and weekends to fulfill professional responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with studentathletes in a NCAA Division 1 environment.
Considerable experience working with students in a collegiate environment.
Appointment Type
Regular
Review Date
October 152024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Lisha Farrier at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
