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About the Role
As an Accessibility and Learning Strategies Specialist, you will work directly with students with disability needs and other protected human rights needs, providing individualized learning strategies and ADHD coaching support to help them navigate barriers to academic success. You will focus on executive functioning, organization, time management, study skills, and self-advocacy, while also reviewing supporting documentation, developing academic accommodation plans, and connecting students with appropriate resources and services across the University.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized learning strategies, focusing on executive functioning, time management, organization, study skills, and self-advocacy.
- Coordinate accommodations and accessibility support, including reviewing documentation, developing accommodation plans, and coordinating assistive technologies.
- Connect students with appropriate resources and services across the University.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to promote accessible and inclusive learning practices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by staying current on learning strategies and accessibility practices.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience developing and applying individualized learning strategies for students or learners.
- Strong understanding of disabilities and executive functioning challenges.
- Familiarity with assistive technology tools, including text-to-speech and speech-to-text options.
- Understanding of accessibility, disability, and accommodation practices.
- Ability to review documentation and apply information to develop individual student accommodation plans.
- Student-centered approach with the ability to build trust and adapt communication.
- Organizational skills to manage a varied student caseload and competing priorities.
- Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.
- Collaborative mindset to build productive relationships and contribute to accessible learning experiences.
Skills
- Learning strategies
- ADHD coaching
- Executive functioning support
- Time management
- Organization
- Study skills
- Self-advocacy
- Assistive technology
- Accessibility practices
- Disability accommodation
- Student support
- Collaboration
- Record keeping
Location
- Toronto campus (120 Bloor St. West)
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Not specified
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000 - $65,000
Benefits
- Access to tuition-free courses across institutions
About the Company
- Yorkville University and Toronto Film School believe education is a catalyst for transformation, aiming to create access for learners from every background and empower them to achieve their aspirations. They offer rigorous, flexible programs and are committed to delivering industry-informed learning that leads to meaningful opportunities. The community is vibrant and diverse, with a core focus on human connection and guiding people to reimagine their futures.
Equal Opportunity
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical components of life at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equity-seeking groups.
- Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Human Resources at 1-877-429-4029.