Job Information
Texas Tech University Learning Specialist in Lubbock, Texas
38055BR
Extended Job Title:
Learning Specialist
Position Description:
Recruit, enroll and prepare students with developmental disabilities to participate in Project CASE at both Texas Tech University and South Plains College. This position is for use in the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research Only.
Requisition ID:
38055BR
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
Consults with CASE Program Director, Burkhart Center faculty and staff and other collaborative partners on campus and in the community to provide services and support for students with disabilities requesting assistance from the CASE Program.
Collect and maintain current files of evaluation information, including time tracking data, wraparound planning documents, and other data as identified by CASE Program Director.
Identify options for individual students to enhance their personal and academic growth through the identification and referral to appropriate resources throughout campus and community programs and services.
Provide individual consultation to develop individualized Wraparound Plans for each student, identifying strategies to address prioritized student challenges, including the development, recruitment, and facilitation of those Wraparound teams.
Identify services and supports from other service agencies and organizations to participate on student Wraparound Teams. This will also include services and support from the TTU/SPC campuses and the Offices of Student Disability Services.
Provide individualized coaching for student internships, provide community outreach to local businesses in order to identify and develop employment and internship sites for students.
Identify resources, teaching strategies, and professional development activities for assisting faculty and staff in the development of skills for accommodating the needs of students with autism and other complex developmental disabilities.
Develop a collection of resources, trainings, and other professional development opportunities for Learning Specialists' growth in assisting college students with autism and other complex developmental disabilities.
Prepare professionally written reports on services provided, clientele served, travel/mileage, evaluation reports, and other records for CASE Program as identified by the CASE Program Director.
Provide on-site consultation and training to faculty, staff, students, and other community organizations and agency personnel as needed.
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
19.97
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Work Location:
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications:
Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, develop strategies, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Physical abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Travel abilities: have reliable transportation, operate a motor vehicle, and make shorts trips within the Lubbock community and surrounding areas to serve students and perform other duties as assigned.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PPT, Word documents, etc.).
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills; requires close teamwork and collaboration skills that promote a positive working environment.
Department:
Burkhart Center
Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Group:
Child Development Technicians
Shift:
Day
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in particular fields of education, psychology or a related field working with individuals with Autism.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Safety Information:
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the University:
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.