Learning Specialist in Reading and Writing

Manhattan University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Manhattan University seeks a part-time Learning Specialist in Reading and Writing to support student learning under the Center for Academic Success (CAS). The role includes writing consultation, English language support, and helping students develop reading and executive functioning skills.

Responsibilities involve tutoring, executive functioning coaching, assessment, and reporting. Candidates should have a Master’s degree and experience with diverse student populations and English Language

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of reading and writing pedagogy.
• Experience teaching college students.
• Experience working with English Language Learners.
• Ability to work efficiently with diverse populations.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one academic success planning and tutorial sessions in Reading and Writing and English Language Learning.
• Provide individualized coaching for executive functioning: time management, organization, planning, prioritization, task initiation, self-monitoring, and study strategies.
• Assess student learning needs to develop and implement individualized educational plans and teach college success strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of students served and progress; generate reports for campus stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with departmental and campus stakeholders about student needs and progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Master's degree knowledge

Reading and writing pedagogy

College teaching experience

English Language Learners experience

Diverse population experience

Organization & time management

Education

Master's degree in Education/English/related field

Job description

Position Description

The part-time Learning Specialist in Reading and Writing, under thesupervision of the Director

of the Center for Academic Success (CAS), supports student learningby providing professional

academic support and intervention services, writing consultation,English language support, and

focused assistance in college-level reading and executivefunctioning skills to students at all

grade levels at Manhattan University.

Job Responsibilities

• Tutorial and Instructional Services in Reading and Writing andEnglish Language Learning: Conduct one-on-one academic successplanning and professional tutorial sessions with diversepopulations of students from varying curricular backgrounds.
• Executive Functioning Support: Provide individualized coachingand instruction to help students develop executive functioningskills, including time management, organization, planning,prioritization, task initiation, self-monitoring, and studystrategies, to support their academic success andindependence.
• Intervention and Assessment: Assess student learning needs inorder to develop and implement individualized educational plans,teach college success strategies, and track student progress.
• Organization: Maintain accurate records of students served,their progress, and create and disseminate comprehensive reports toand for appropriate campus constituents.
• Communication: Communicate efficiently and effectively withvarious departmental and campus stakeholders regarding students’learning needs and progress.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education, English, or a related field isstrongly preferred.
• Candidate must have knowledge of reading and writingpedagogy.
• Candidate must have experience teaching college students.
• Candidate must have experience working with English LanguageLearners.
• Candidate must be able to work efficiently with diversepopulations of college students.
• Strong organization, time management, and follow-through skillsare required.

Supplemental Information

• 24-28 hours/week