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Austin Peay State University

Learning Specialist

🇺🇸 Clarksville, TN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Learning & Development

🗓️ August 4th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Austin Peay State University is hiring a Learning Specialist. The role involves developing and implementing academic, social, and career readiness curricula for Full Spectrum Learning (FSL) students, while managing a caseload throughout the academic year. The Learning Specialist teaches, coaches, and coordinates transition services for autistic students and alumni, focusing on career preparation and post-graduation planning.

Highlights
  • Develop and implement academic, social, and career readiness curricula for FSL students.
  • Maintain student caseload, assess academic preparedness, and coach students using goal-setting models.
  • Collaborate with faculty, academic advisors, disability resource center, and career services to support student success and job readiness.
  • Coordinate transition-related services and lead programs including summer transition for autistic students and alumni.
  • Oversee career development initiatives such as the Reverse Career Fair and internship/job shadowing opportunities.
  • Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field, experience with ASD, and autism training or certification (provided within 6 months if not held).
  • Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, higher education experience, curriculum development, and Career Services Provider Certification.
  • Knowledge of ASD, transition programming, career readiness models, and ability to interpret IEPs and 504 Plans is essential.
  • Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience; position is regular, 12-month fiscal appointment.
  • Supervisory responsibilities include mentoring interns and graduate teaching assistants; some evening/weekend work required for events.