ADA Learning Specialist

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Posted: 12-Apr-24

Location: Dayton, Ohio

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative
Student Affairs/Services

Internal Number: 19352

Affirmative Action No.:: 24P177

First Consideration Date:: 04/23/2024

Department:: Office of Disability Services

Position FTE::

100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: $42,000

Job Purposes::

Under the general direction of the Associate Director, the ADA Learning specialist is responsible for the coordination and implementation of academic strategies/accommodations to facilitate academic access and promote the successful integration of students with learning disabilities, as well as other diagnoses, into the college learning environment. This position also focuses on supporting staff, faculty accommodation requests, and guests with disabilities to ensure ADA compliance, along with collaborating with campus facilities to address environmental access concerns.

Required Qualifications::

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as disability studies, education, rehabilitation counseling, social work or public administration.
• Understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities, in student services, or other related fields; experience may include student/graduate assistantship employment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications::

• Master's degree in a relevant field, such as disability studies, education, rehabilitation counseling, social work, or public administration.
• Learning Specialist Certification
• ADHD Coach Certification

Essential Functions and percent of time::

Learning Specialist 55%:

• Design strategic learning plans and provide one-on-one strategy instruction for students with disabilities; provide ongoing support and advocacy
• Collaborate with Disability Specialists within the department to support students
• Develop/coordinate a network of academic support services for students with learning disabilities
• Maintain appropriate records by documenting communication with and regarding students and recording recommended courses of action
• Develop and implement professional training for faculty and staff on disability awareness and issues impacting students with disabilities
• Conduct orientation sessions for incoming students with disabilities
• Participate in college, division, department meetings, events and training as recommended and approved by supervisor
• Participate in professional development opportunities, college committees, work groups and task forces, and other professional organizations as approved by supervisor.

Working Conditions::

Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

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