Instructional Program Specialist- Accessible Education Center

Instructional Program Specialist

Under general supervision, to coordinate and directly provide a variety of instructional and program assistance to students; to perform a variety of related office and support activities in support of instructors and/or program areas; and to perform related duties as assigned.

This paraprofessional classification provides instructional program support in a variety of areas, primarily in learning-assistance related settings, such as learning labs, study labs, tutorial centers, or direct classroom support. Incumbents in this classification typically specialize in one or more areas of instructional assistance, including but not limited to math, language, ESL, or special education. Incumbents are expected to exercise thorough knowledge and skills within assigned subject matter or program areas, and adapt the assistance provided to special population groups or learning needs.

This classification may assign, direct and supervise the work of students and other non-employees. This class is distinguished from Senior Instructional Program Specialist which has broader responsibility for coordination of support for learning assistance center and may provide lead direction to Instructional Program Specialists.

The ideal candidate for the Instructional Program Specialist position is a dependable, organized, and student-centered professional committed to supporting students with disabilities. They will have experience providing direct instructional support (one-on-one and in groups), implementing adaptive learning strategies, and assisting students in achieving their academic goals through individualized accommodations and services.

The successful candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can effectively address student needs, work independently and collaboratively, and maintain a high level of organization while managing multiple responsibilities. Because the Accessible Education Center serves a diverse student population with varying schedules, the ideal candidate must demonstrate flexibility and reliability with daily start and stop times to effectively meet student needs. Above all, we seek a compassionate team member who is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment and helping students succeed.

Essential Duties:

• Provides individual assistance and/or group assistance/leadership for students in open and/or specialized learning assistance centers and classrooms, including learning labs, study, tutoring and other specialized centers or programs;
• Explains texts and other course materials, problem solving techniques, principles and rules of subject matter areas;
• Reviews student work to identify further assistance needed and correct areas of deficiency;
• Prepares instructional support materials for group and individual use in learning assistance and lab settings, and/or classrooms;
• Adapts assistance, explanations and materials to special population/program needs;
• Reviews and maintains current knowledge of class subject matter, reference/learning resources, equipment, computers and software within area of expertise;
• Works with faculty and/or program staff to coordinate learning assistance with curricula and program requirements;
• Orients, provides training, and assists students in identification and use of learning assistance equipment and materials such as computers, software, self-tutorial and assigned materials, log-in, and recordkeeping;
• Turns on, sets up and monitors learning assistance equipment; performs operator; maintenance of equipment; identifies equipment and facility problems and secures repairs and maintenance;
• Maintains lab/center materials and supplies in orderly and working condition; orders and maintains inventory and appropriate levels of supplies and equipment;
• Assists in marketing learning assistance and special program services to students, and/or recruiting students for special learning-assistance related programs; prepares flyers, announcements, posters and other materials, gives presentations, and makes other contact with students who could potentially benefit; assists students with required forms and paperwork related to special program areas; may coordinate special activities and/or clubs related to program, discipline or support area;
• Recruits, interviews and selects and trains student workers and other non-employees, and organizes, schedules, assigns, directs and reviews their work;
• Identifies other program and support resources of benefit to students, assists in referrals, and coordinates appointments;
• Monitors, documents and reports pertinent issues related to student progress, attendance, interactions and concerns;
• Operates a variety of standard office equipment such as desktop computers, copiers, scanners, and related;
• Maintains a variety of logs and records, compiles data, and prepares periodic and special summaries and reports;
• Performs a variety of support tasks such as in-person and telephone reception, compiling, collating, duplicating and distribution,…