Part-time Learning Assistant
Job Description
The Learning Assistance Program within the office of Student-Athlete Academic Support Services (SAASS) office at Virginia Tech is seeking applications for part-time Learning Assistants. The primary responsibility of the Learning Assistant is to provide one-on-one support to student-athletes who have disabilities or who are academically at-risk. This includes but is not limited to: working with the student on remediation of fundamental skills needed for academic success, providing academic support with study skills, note taking, time management skills, test-taking strategies, and literacy development. The Learning Assistant will be supervised by the Assistant Director of the Learning Assistance Program. This is a 14-week, $15.00 per hour (up to 20-hours per week) paid position.
Duties: The part-time Learning Assistant for student-athletes must be professionally qualified to do the following:
Identify learning needs of student athletes with learning disabilities or student-athletes who are academically at-risk;
Remediate academic skill deficits;
Provide one-on-one assistance with time management, study strategies, test-taking skills, and organizational skills relevant to academic performance;
Develop and fulfill academic support plans for at-risk student-athletes;
Instruct student athletes with disabilities on the use of a variety of assistive technologies (text-to-speech, speech-to-text, etc.);
Communicate with SAASS Academic Counselors to discuss student-athletes’ progress;
Accommodate academic support needs by managing daily support requests;
Maintain confidential records and other documentation in accordance with FERPA, ADA, and HIPAA;
Stay abreast of and assure adherence to NCAA, ACC, and University rules and regulations as it relates to this position;
Must be able to work some nights and weekends.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Education or a related field required;
Experience working with students experiencing academic challenges for any reason, including but not limited to, a diagnosed learning disability, Attention Deficit Disorder, a lack of academic preparation, skills, or motivation, etc.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds;
Strong written, oral communication and computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field;
K-12 teaching experience;
Experience working with student athletes in a NCAA Division 1 environment;
Special Education certification or K-12 teaching credentials in a related field.
Pay Band
3
Salary Information
$15/hour
Review Date
January 3, 2019
Additional Information
The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check
About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT—serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice the Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.
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