Learning Specialist >>>

The Learning Specialist will play a leadership role in the efforts to coordinate and promote cross-departmental learning resources as well as to establish new resources for students, faculty, and staff.The Learning Specialist will plan and execute outreach initiatives to promote and support in the delivery of learning support resources to various campus stakeholders. This position reports to the Director of the Goldman Center for Student Accessibility in co-ordination with the Executive Director for Campus Accessibility & ADA/504 Coordinator. As an equal priority, the Learning Specialist will work with the other staff members at the Goldman Center to facilitate the provision of reasonable accommodations services to students, with an emphasis on supporting the academic achievement and persistence of Tulane University students with learning disabilities (LD) and/or Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) who participate in these services. The students served by this position have complex and varying needs.Support of these students requires the expertise and teaching skills required to address particular academic challenges common to LD and/or ADHD.This position also requires the ability to address challenges that arise when those disabilities are impacted by other developmental and educational factors. In this capacity, the person in this position will work individually with students and in a group setting. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong interpersonal communication skills, as well as excellent written and oral presentation skills. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to collaborate and work effectively with various stakeholders, including administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and students. Extensive experience teaching academic skills to individuals with LD and/or ADHD in an educational setting. Understanding of the research and evidence-based approaches concerning young adults with LD and/or ADHD, including: executive functioning, self-regulated learning, self-determination, metacognition, and common co-morbidities. Working knowledge of the laws related to disabilities in higher education. Required Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work or related field 2 years' experience working with students who have learning differences.Professional training in the identification and remediation of learning and other disabilities in an educational setting Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Education, Special education, or Educational Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling Compensation Information This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 26. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so thatyou may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay . See ourCandidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect. How to Apply This position will close on the date it is filled Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots. Click "Apply Now" to apply for this job. Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities. Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu .

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