Part-Time LEP Specialist

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,520 - 33,150; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $25.50

Non-benefited position

Job summary

The University of Denver seeks a LEP Specialist to provide academic support to a caseload of students with learning differences. You will meet weekly with each student, assist with planning and organization, and coordinate with families as appropriate.

This part-time, non-benefited role runs 20–25 hours per week from late August through early June, with no guaranteed benefits and limited hours per calendar year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, or closely related field.
• Experience working with students with learning differences in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Responsibilities

• Provide academic learning and development strategies for students with learning differences.
• Engage in professional development on UDL, executive functioning, time management, and related topics.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure equitable access to learning for students with learning differences.
• Handle administration: notes within 24 hours, data collection, surveys, and scheduling.
• Support program growth through assessments and coordination of events.

Skills

One-on-one support

Relationship-building

Family communication

Team collaboration

Note-taking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Master's degree in psychology or education (preferred)

Tools

UDL knowledge

Job description

Job Details

• Job No: 498913
• Work Type: Staff Part-Time
• Location: Denver, CO
• Categories: Student Affairs / Services, Business Operations / Services

Position Summary

The LEP Specialist will provide academic support to a caseload of students by meeting with each student for an hour each week and being available during normal work hours by phone and email. The Specialist will work with the student on areas of student development related to self-awareness, self-advocacy, self-determination, and accountability; as well as assisting the student in navigating the 10-week quarter; connecting with appropriate resources; planning, organization, time management, etc. The Specialist will develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with students assigned to their caseload and as appropriate, with their families. The Specialist will demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Inclusive Excellence through involvement and participation in university/division-wide professional development opportunities. The Specialist supports and participates in other LEP functioning such as FLYTE pre-orientation program, Social Skill Building activities, Eye to Eye, etc. as well events and trainings through the SAIE division. The Specialist attends staff and supervision meetings and professional development opportunities.

This is a part-time, non-benefitted position and will work 20 to 25 hours a week from late August - Early June. Part-time, hourly counselors are hired on an as needed basis depending on LEP enrollment.

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

Academic Learning - provide academic learning and development strategies to assist an assigned caseload of students with learning disabilities, ADHD, history of learning differences, on the autism spectrum, etc.

Education and Training - Actively engage in professional development at the university, division, and departmental levels. Attend trainings on UDL, executive functioning, time management, organizational skills, working with students with learning differences, learning styles, stress and anxiety management, etc

Campus Collaboration - Work with faculty and staff educators to create equitable access to learning by sharing strategies and resources on how to work with student with learning disabilities, ADHD, history of learning differences, on the autism spectrum, etc.

Administration - Inspire notes entered within 24 hours; assessment including data collection, surveys, analyzing results and writing for the final report; contract renewal completed; answer emails and voice messages within 24 hours, maintain outlook calendar, track student attendance

Special Projects and Other Duties as Assigned - Attendance at FLYTE , Eye to Eye and the ADDventure Conferences, Prospective Student Visits, teamwork. Support assessment initiatives that promotes program growth with a direct impact on student persistence.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work one-on-one with students
• Ability to build a trusting and caring relationship with students
• Ability to interact effectively with students' families
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to collaborate with a team of counseling professionals and university faculty and staff for the benefit of the student
• Ability to keep accurate and thorough notes
• Understand the importance of confidentiality

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, or closely related field
• Experience working with students with learning differences in an educational setting
• Knowledge of the concepts of Universal Design for Learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, education, special education, counseling
• Experience working with students in higher education with learning differences

Work Schedule

Part-Time, 20-25 hours a week

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Rate

The hourly rate for the position is $25.50.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits: The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Equality and Non-Discrimination

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.