Embedded Learning Specialist

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community and have a desire and ability to work with a diverse student population. This is a part-time position with no benefits. The primary purpose of this role is to assist a full-time faculty in the Department of English with in-person and virtual classroom management, preparation of materials, and student support. This position includes both on-campus and virtual hours for up to 18 hours a week during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Key Responsibilities and Duties: · Assist with document management, research, and reporting; · Assist with correspondence and scheduling; · Assist with the preparation of teaching materials; · Assist with using adaptive technology solutions (e.g. voice to text, shortcuts, etc); · Work with students one-on-one and in small groups; · Encourage student engagement, i.e. how to respond effectively to feedback and self-advocate; · Demonstrate active and effective participation in class activities; · Help students understand assignments and instructor’s written feedback; · Help students with reading comprehension techniques, often working with students in small groups to discuss and understand course readings; · Connect students to the Academic Achievement Center and other College resources; · Help students navigate the course on Blackboard in person and online; · May assist in leading classroom activity in small and/or large groups; · Review and understand upcoming assignments and curriculum via Blackboard course site, other learning management system, or shared documents; · Collaborate with instructor via face-to-face meetings, Skype, email, etc; · May communicate with students via learning specialist’s MassBay email; · Other duties as assigned. This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College. All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.