Learning Specialist

Culinary Institute of America

Hyde Park, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Assistive Technology, Coaching, Collaborative Learning, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Faculty Administration, Hospitality and Tourism, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Disabilities, Mathematics, Memory Hardware, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Multitasking, Neuroscience, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Risk, Special Education, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Hyde Park, NY
POSTED
6 days ago
The Learning Specialist collaborates with students, faculty, and the Learning Strategies team to design inclusive, flexible learning strategies that support academic success for a diverse population of learners. Grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), this role emphasizes proactive planning, learner variability, and the development of sustainable academic skills that empower students to become independent, reflective learners. The Learning Specialist helps to prevent students with documented disabilities from being placed on academic probation or academic suspension, supports at-risk students (especially students with learning disabilities), and works in service of increased retention. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborates with students, faculty, and the Learning Strategies team to design and implement inclusive learning plans that account for variability in learning preferences, executive functioning, motivation, and prior educational experiences. Applies Universal Design for Learning principles to develop strategies that increase access, engagement, and academic persistence across a wide range of learners. Provides academic coaching and strategy instruction that supports goal-setting, time management, motivation, metacognition, and effective learning habits in ways that respect individual strengths and needs. Supports students in developing personalized, transferable systems for studying, organization, and self-regulation that promote long-term academic success. Partners with faculty and staff to proactively identify students who may benefit from additional academic support and to co-create responsive, learner-centered interventions. Utilizes evidence-based tutoring and learning strategies that offer multiple pathways for understanding, practice, and demonstration of learning. Establishes collaborative relationships with students, faculty, administrators, Career and Academic REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Education or Special Education. Experience: Minimum of two (2) years successfully tutoring students with disabilities at the secondary or post-secondary level. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in Education, Special Education or Educational Psychology. Special training or experience in working with students with ADHD, ASD, math-based learning disabilities (i.e. dyscalculia), or 2e (Twice Exceptional) students. Basic working knowledge of the neuroscience of learning, memory, and executive functioning disorders. Bilingual or multilingual. Experience working with international students and ELLs. Experience working with assistive technology. Familiarity with or experience in the culinary or hospitality industries. REQUIRED SKILLS Excellent teaching skills and the ability to intervene when students fall behind their peers academically. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to students. Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive issues with confidentiality and discretion. Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills required. Must have demonstrated ability in organizational, time management, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Ability to make decisions based on factual evidence and observation. Demonstrated ability to use multiple techniques to help students develop study, learning and testing skills. Must display a high level of energy and self-motivation, with the capacity for self-directed progress on goals, projects, and efforts toward fulfilling departmental objectives. Strong computer experience, which must include abilities to work effectively with MS Office suite products, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

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Culinary Institute of America