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Accessibility and Learning Strategies Specialist Reporting to the Manager, Office of Accessibility and Academic Accommodations, you will support students with ADHD and other protected human rights needs by delivering individualized learning strategies support, coordinating academic accommodations, and connecting students to appropriate campus resourcesensuring equitable access to academic programs across Yorkville Universitys national campuses. Responsibilities Provide student support and learning strategies. Apply individualized learning strategies tailored to students strengths, learning styles, and academic challenges. Provide oneonone support, including executive functioning coaching related to time management, organization, and study skills. Work with students from across Canada and support a diverse caseload with varying academic and accessibility needs. Coordinate accommodations and accessibility support. Review psychoeducational assessment reports, develop individualized academic accommodation plans, and coordinate the implementation of accommodations, including assistive technologies, extended exam or assignment times, and accessible materials. Maintain accurate and confidential records of accommodation requests, approvals, implementation, and student progress. Collaborate with faculty and staff. Work closely with faculty, program heads, and staff to support accessible learning practices and effective learning strategies for diverse learners. Develop and deliver workshops, training materials, and resources that promote accessibility awareness and inclusive teaching practices. Monitor and improve accessibility services. Assess the effectiveness of learning strategies and accommodation supports, adjusting approaches as needed to improve student outcomes. Maintain uptodate resources related to accessibility and accommodations and advocate for inclusive practices that support student success across the academic community. Benefits Impact on student success. This role offers the opportunity to play a meaningful part in helping students reach their academic potential. Acting as a bridge between learning strategies, accessibility accommodations, and campus resources, you will directly influence how students navigate their academic journey. Your work will help ensure students have the tools, strategies, and support they need to succeed in an accessible and inclusive learning environment. A collaborative environment. You will work within a supportive, studentfocused team and partner closely with faculty, program staff, and campus services to deliver holistic student support. This role offers the chance to build strong professional relationships across the University while contributing to a community committed to equity, accessibility, and inclusive education. Professional growth and national exposure. Yorkville University operates across multiple provinces, providing exposure to postsecondary accessibility frameworks, assistive technologies, and evolving learning strategies that support diverse learners. Through workshops, resource development, and collaboration with faculty and student services teams, you will expand your expertise while helping shape accessible learning practices across the institution. Qualifications The education and experience. Bachelors degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation, or a related field. A Master of Education, Bachelor of Education, or related background with training or certification in learning strategies is an asset. Experience applying learning strategies and supporting students with ADHD and executive functioning challenges within a secondary or postsecondary education environment. The knowledge. Familiarity with learning strategies, Canadian disability legislation, accessibility regulations, assistive technology, and postsecondary accommodation processes. Understanding how assistive technologies and accessibility tools support diverse learners in both inperson and hybrid learning environments. The analytical and technical skills. Organized and detailoriented, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion. Comfortable using assistive technologies, learning platforms, and digital tools that support accessibility, and stay current with emerging technologies that enhance access and inclusion. The interpersonal skills. Communicate with professionalism, empathy, and flexibility, adapting your approach to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff. Build trusted relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and commit to fostering inclusive, accessible learning environments that support student success. The adaptability. Comfortable working occasional flexible hours when required to support students and campus initiatives. Compensation This position offers an annual salary ranging from $60,000, a midpoint of $63,000, and a maximum of $65,000. Established hires typically start near the midpoint, while the upper range is reserved for those with deep expertise and sustained contributions. Offers below the midpoint recognize strong potential with room to grow. We strive for equitable, consistent pay, though rates may vary within the same role based on performance, specialized knowledge, and impact. 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, TwoSpirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equityseeking 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr