UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS at URBANA-CHAMPAIGNLEARNING DISABILITIES SPECIALISTThe Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services (DRES) within the College of Applied Life Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is accepting applications and nominations for the position of Learning Disabilities Specialist. The position is a full-time, 12 month, academic professional position.The Learning Disabilities Specialist is responsible for the planning and implementation of support services for UIUC students with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: meeting with parents and prospective students prior to enrollment at UIUC; answering inquiries concerning support services for students with learning disabilities; conducting an individual in-take meeting with enrolled UIUC students; designing and writing DRES Request for Accommodation letters; serving as liaison between students and faculty concerning accommodation adjustments; aiding students in the development of alternative learning strategies; presenting prepared information about learning disabilities as requested; working cooperatively with other DRES service staff to develop and maintain effective service policies and procedures; and, participating in teaching and applied disability-related research.Qualifications: A master’s degree in an area related to services for students with learning disabilities (for example, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, special education, educational administration, etc.) is required; professional experience in education of students with learning disabilities at the secondary or post-secondary level and/or a state educational certification which includes qualifications for learning disabilities, and knowledge of current laws applying to post- secondary services for students with disabilities are strongly preferred.Proposed starting date: As soon as possible. Salary commensurate with experience.To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 15, 2001. Applicants must submit a letter of application citing specific interest and relevant qualifications for the position, a current vitae, and three letters of reference to: Nancy Mansfield, Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services, 1207 South Oak Street, Champaign, IL 61820.For more information, contact Dr. Kim Collins at 217-265-0775 (voice), 217-333-1970 (TDD), or send email to [email protected] UIUC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and, upon request, providesreasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS at URBANA-CHAMPAIGN: LEARNING DISABILITIES SPECIALIST: The Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services (DRES) within the
: College of Applied Life Studies, University of Illinois at
: Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is accepting applications and nominations
: for the position of Learning Disabilities Specialist. The position
: is a full-time, 12 month, academic professional position.: The Learning Disabilities Specialist is responsible for the planning
: and implementation of support services for UIUC students with
: learning disabilities. Responsibilities include but are not
: limited to the following: meeting with parents and prospective
: students prior to enrollment at UIUC; answering inquiries
: concerning support services for students with learning
: disabilities; conducting an individual in-take meeting with
: enrolled UIUC students; designing and writing DRES Request for
: Accommodation letters; serving as liaison between students and
: faculty concerning accommodation adjustments; aiding students in
: the development of alternative learning strategies; presenting
: prepared information about learning disabilities as requested;
: working cooperatively with other DRES service staff to develop and
: maintain effective service policies and procedures; and,
: participating in teaching and applied disability-related research.: Qualifications: A master’s degree in an area related to services for
: students with learning disabilities (for example, psychology,
: rehabilitation counseling, special education, educational
: administration, etc.) is required; professional experience in
: education of students with learning disabilities at the secondary
: or post-secondary level and/or a state educational certification
: which includes qualifications for learning disabilities, and
: knowledge of current laws applying to post- secondary services for
: students with disabilities are strongly preferred.: Proposed starting date: As soon as possible. Salary commensurate with
: experience.: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by
: February 15, 2001. Applicants must submit a letter of application
: citing specific interest and relevant qualifications for the
: position, a current vitae, and three letters of reference to:
: Nancy Mansfield, Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services,
: 1207 South Oak Street, Champaign, IL 61820.: For more information, contact Dr. Kim Collins at 217-265-0775
: (voice), 217-333-1970 (TDD), or send email to [email protected].: The UIUC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and,
: upon request, provides: reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.