Learning Specialist

Overview

Campus – OSU-Stillwater. Contact Name & Email – Marilyn Middlebrook, marilyn.middlebrook. 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  Applicants that do not provide these materials will not be considered for the 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.

• 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
• 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.

• Master's Education, or related field
• ESL or comparable experience with ESL students.