Mathematics Learning Specialist, Disability Services

Mathematics Learning Specialist, Disability Services

Employer

Wake Technical Community College
9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919-866-5000

Job Location

Southern Wake Campus

9101 Fayetteville Road

Raleigh, NC 27603 

Salary/Grade

$41,339.50 - $53,515.84 Annually

Benefits

State of NC Benefits

Job Category

  • Professional

Application Period

Opens: Thursday, June 3, 2021
Closes: Monday, October 18, 2021

Target Start Date

Monday, November 1, 2021

Expected Work Hours

Business Hours

Reports to

Assistant Director, Disability Support Services

Employment Type

Full-Time Annual

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements:

Master's degree in Mathematics, Learning Disabilities, Special Education, or a related field

Two years teaching in a secondary or post-secondary environment 

Preferred Qualifications

Preferences:
Experience working with students with disabilities in a secondary or post-secondary environment

Proficient with teaching students up to Calculus 1 

Position Description

Position Description

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

Completes an annual benchmark project on an individual or group basis
 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of secondary and/or post-secondary mathematical concepts

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

Proficiency in using a graphing calculator

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

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit an online application through the following link: Mathematics Learning Specialist, Disability Services 

Job Post Contact

Human Resources

humanresources@waketech.edu

919-866-7890