Job Summary 

Pay Grade: Specialist 8 

This position provides study strategy sessions for students to include assistance with curriculum subjects, time management, study skills, organization, self-advocacy, and test preparation.

Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

*Provides individual and small group study sessions

*Maintains student records

*Assists in the development of workshops designed to educate students, faculty, staff, and community contacts on disability issues

*Collaborates within and outside the department in the development of projects to enhance student knowledge

Acts as an advocate for student needs with faculty and staff when necessary

Assists with New Student Orientation

Serves as a resource for disabilities support services staff, students and faculty

Serves as a reader and/or scribe for curriculum tests for students with disabilities who require those accommodations

Promotes disability awareness through presentations and consultations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of English, Humanities, and Social Sciences 

Working knowledge of learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, brain injury, autism spectrum disorders and their manifestations and consequences

Ability to learn and reinforce course content concepts to students from Wake Tech
curriculum programs

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to teach effective student self-advocacy skills

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art technology, techniques, services, and philosophy relevant to disability areas

Effective collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills