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To be successful in this position, you will bring
- A Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience in learner variability as part of a hospital case management program, clinic for neurodiverse individuals or school learning support program
- Excellent awareness of how people learn through cognitive behavioral science and neuroscience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent ability to implement appropriate and individualized strategies to students, based on their learner profiles.
- Superb organizational and attention to detail
- A dedication to ongoing professional development in the areas of cognition and learning
- A large repertoire of ways to support individuals who are neurodiverse beyond standard learning strategies, study skills and coaching techniques
- Exceptional student service and experience preparing students for school to work transitions
In addition, our preferred requirements include:
- Master’s Degree in Learning Sciences, Special Education, Instructional Technology Certificate in Educational Therapy
- Mild-Moderate Credential
- Experience teaching young adults or college students how to use assistive technology
- Experience working 1-1 with college students who are neurodiverse and demonstrate learner variability
- General awareness of Universal Design for Learning to foster expert learning across a variety of academic domains.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Some work may be required on weekends and evenings.
How to Apply:
Please write a cover letter that highlights your interest in the position for further consideration.
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