Learning and Accommodation Specialist (Part-Time, Variable Hour) - Utah Valley University : Job Details

Utah Valley University's part-time Learning and Accommodation Specialist role offers a meaningful opportunity to support students with disabilities in achieving their academic goals. As part of the Accessibility Services team, the Specialist fosters an inclusive and accessible learning environment through one-on-one appointments and engaging workshops focused on essential skills like time management, goal setting, and study strategies. With a particular emphasis on supporting students with ADHD, this role provides tailored instructional guidance to empower students to succeed. Ideal for someone passionate about education and accessibility, this position allows you to make a tangible difference in students' lives while contributing to a culture of inclusion at UVU.

* Provide instruction on time management, organization, notetaking, test taking, and study skills to students in 1-1 and small group sessions. Work closely with students to evaluate individual needs, create action plans, and make efforts for follow-up to support the successful implementation of study strategies. Research, source, and create study skill resources, understand assistive technology and best practices in learning strategies to utilize and share in individual and group settings.

* Coordinate with the Learning Specialist team to facilitate accommodation support for students. Including coordinating all aspects of peer notetaking, recruiting peer notetakers, assigning courses, and monitoring hours for volunteer certification. Provide instruction and assistance to students using note-taking apps and other technologies available through Accessibility Services.

* Coordinate with the Learning Specialist team to plan learning workshops, organize events, and prepare set up and take down. Prepare informational and hands-on learning sessions for study tools, assistive technology, and academic success strategies.

* Maintain and update various sensitive records and databases and prepare a range of administrative reports, including routine data analysis and calculations

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Learning Sciences, Special Education or related area; or a combination of education and experience in teaching/tutoring for a total of 4 years.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Education, Learning Sciences, Special Education, or related area

* Experience teaching or tutoring students with disabilities

* Teacher Certification in Special Education or related area

Knowledge

* Knowledge of Instructional Strategies and best practices in study skills, note taking, test taking, and time management

* Knowledge of Reading Comprehension Strategies

* Familiar with assistive technology and adaptive equipment

* Familiar with academic accommodations for a variety of disabilities/diverse students with a specialization in ADHD

Skills

* Skilled in the use of technology such as Microsoft Office (word processing, excel, power points), virtual meeting software, and the ability to learn new/emerging technology and software.

* Detail oriented

* Organized

Abilities

* Ability to assess students' needs to determine strategies and tools needed for academic success

* Ability to instruct, manage, and motivate students

* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing