Learning Disability Specialist

The Opportunity

The Student Accessibility Services seeks an incumbent for the
position of Learning Disability Specialist responsible for the
administration of the operations and activities of the Student
Accessibility Services Department (SAS) ensuring it is in line with
the stated goals, vision and mission of the department. Proactively
promotes the awareness about the Student Accessibility Services
Department (SAS) to encourage the acceptance of students with learning
difficulties (dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, etc) amongst the teaching
community of Zayed University. Provides educational support and social
guidance for students with learning difficulties
disabilities.

The Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains professionally appropriate

criteria and procedures for determining eligibility of Zayed
University students for disability accommodations and
services.

• Advises faculty and administrators of legal

responsibilities and establishes procedures for
compliance.

• Maintains a confidential and secure

database of all students with disabilities and create reports for the
management, when required.

• Serves on committees as

deemed appropriate and represents the department at university
functions and engage in special projects, as requested.

• Visits schools to promote the Office of

Accessibility to encourage students with disabilities to join ZU.

• Manage a case load of students and oversee support

services for students with learning disabilities to

ensure
appropriate accommodations and compliance with UAE Disability
Law

• Liaises with faculty members and other

departments to ensure the delivery of curriculum to students with
disabilities in an accessible format which is based on students’
specific learning styles.

• Provide training and

orientation for instructors about the educational needs of students
with learning difficulties (dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD
,etc)

• Provide support for the teachers to meet

curriculum objectives.

• Adapt classrooms

printed material by producing alternative accessible formats for
students with special needs.

• Provide academic

evaluation for students with learning issues and decide on the proper
accommodation.

• Provide students with learning

issues with academic tutoring, advising, and training in course
content, study skills, time-management, effective review, and
test-taking methods, etc.

• Provide individual sessions

to help students with their study approaches or to develop skills in a
specific area.

• Providing regular progress reports

regarding students, as appropriate, eligible, and
requested.

• Assist in developing plans and initiatives

and make recommendations to establish or amend
policies,

procedures, and practices that will facilitate services
to students with learning disabilities;

• Review

and interpret psycho?educational evaluations, Individualized Education
Plans,

and other diagnostic information to determine student
eligibility for disability support services and

reasonable
accommodations;

• Coach students in applying

proven academic strategies in their classes

• Resolve

academic and classroom-related problems

• Follow up

progress of students with learning difficulties throughout the
academic year.

• Perform special research

assignments and projects relating to people with disability in
academia

• Oversees development of student initiatives

that improve program completion outcomes for all

students with
disabilities

• Conduct workshops and other

presentations on learning disabilities and other disability
issues

for the professional development of faculty and
staff

• Interacts frequently with both internal and

external university stakeholders including but not limited to
Students, Faculty, Staff, Administrators, and Parents/Family
Members.

• The quality of the interactions with each of

these stakeholders will have a direct impact on the success of the program.

The Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Special

Education, Counseling, Psychology, Education with a minimum of 4 years
of relevant experience in administering services for individuals with
learning disabilities to include identifying and providing the
necessary accommodation or related field, or an equivalent combination
of both.

• Fluent in Arabic and

English

• Relevant professional experience in

administering services for individuals with disabilities to include
identifying and implementing student accommodations is also required.

• Demonstrated understanding of UAE Disabilities Law.
• Demonstrated understanding of developmental issues

facing university students from a diverse range of cultures and
backgrounds.

• Demonstrated knowledge of disability

assessment, accommodations, services and assistive technologies.

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills;

strong planning and facilitation skills.

The Benefits

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The University’s benefits package is highly attractive, with
competitive salaries free of tax in the , housing, a furniture
allowance, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and
immediate family, educational subsidies for children and healthcare is
provided to the employee and sponsored family members. ?

To Apply

In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover
letter, a current CV, and the names and contact details of three
professional references.

While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted
only if you are selected for an interview.

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