Human Resources

Learning Specialist 533642

  • 494283
  • Stillwater
  • ATHLETICS (STW)
  • Staff Full-time
  • Bachelor's degree
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Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Marilyn Middlebrook, marilyn.middlebrook@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application consists of a resume, cover letter, list of professional references, and completed IAWP Employment Approval form which can be found at https://okstate.com/documents/2017/10/3/Form_3_14_IAWP_1.pdf Applicants that do not provide these materials will not be considered for the position.

About this Position

This position will assess academic needs of any student-athlete with a suspected or identified learning disability or deficiency. Provide preliminary learning screenings and implement accommodations and programs to encourage academic success. Required to work evenings and weekends. Will work with and be the primary point of contact to assist international student-athletes while transitioning to a new country. Will seek to find language interpreters, when necessary. Will provide opportunities for international student-athletes to advance their proficiency in the English language while being exposed to different cultures and customs at the University.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Education, special education, counseling, educational psychology or comparable program of study. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
  • Two years experience working in student academic services and/or students with disabilities/learning deficiencies; experience in teaching international students

  • Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
  • Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: Must be able to guide students throughout the center and assist students in computer labs and study halls. ESL experience, teaching skills and ability to communicate with students from differing background and cultural experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Education, or related field
  • ESL or comparable experience with ESL students.
  • Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
  • Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

 

 

All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an accommodation, please email eeo@okstate.edu or call 405-744-5449.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.