Learning Specialist, Disability Support Services

Wake Technical Community College

Southern Wake Campus, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$53,496–$66,828 Per Year
SKILLS
Autism, Communication Skills, Credit Union, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Disability Accommodations, English Language, Health Plan, Insurance, Leading Edge Technology, Learning Disabilities, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Military, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Development, Record Keeping, Retirement Plan, Social Sciences, Special Education, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Southern Wake Campus, NC
POSTED
10 days ago

Learning Specialist, Disability Support Services

Salary

$53,496.00 - $66,828.00 Annually

Location

Southern Wake Campus

Job Type

Full-time, Annual

Job Number

07183

  • DIVISION*

Military, Veterans, and Special Programs

  • DEPARTMENT*

Disability Support Services

Opening Date

05/28/2026

Closing Date

6/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Max Number of Applicants

150

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Position Description

Pay Grade: Specialist 8

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

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of English, Humanities, and Social Sciences

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

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

Requirements:

Masters degree in English, or a Social Sciences discipline, Education, Teaching, Learning Disabilities, Special Education, or a related field

Two years experience teaching in a secondary or post-secondary environment

Preferences:

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

Essential Personnel:

TBD

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences of the Wake Tech community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and the culture we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employees professional growth.

Benefits at a Glance

Wake Technical Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our annual employees. Click here for more information.

  • State Health Plan
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Care Exchange Notice
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Additional Supplemental Insurances
  • Disability Plan
  • NC Retirement Plan
  • Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Community Service, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Prior State Service Verification
  • Supplemental Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Education Benefits
  • College Savings Program
  • State Employees Credit Union
  • State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Identity Theft Insurance

For further information, please contact 919-866-7890.

Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.

01

Describe your experience working directly with student with multiple disabilities in a secondary/post-secondary environment.

02

What level of English, Humanities, and Social Sciences are you proficient with assisting students?

03

In addition to English, Humanities, and Social Sciences, what other academic areas are you capable of assisting students?

Required Question

Employer Wake Technical Community College

Address 9101 Fayetteville Rd.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603

Phone 9198665934

Website https://www.waketech.edu/

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