Learning Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

Department: Humanities

Location: Wellesley Hills

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. This is a part-time, non-unit 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;

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Assist with correspondence and scheduling;

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Assist with the preparation of teaching materials;

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Assist with using adaptive technology solutions (e.g. voice to text, shortcuts, etc);

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Work with students one-on-one and in small groups;

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Encourage student engagement, i.e. how to respond effectively to feedback and self-advocate;

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Demonstrate active and effective participation in class activities;

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Help students understand assignments and instructor’s written feedback;

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Help students with reading comprehension techniques, often working with students in small groups to discuss and understand course readings;

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Connect students to the Academic Achievement Center and other College resources;

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Help students navigate the course on Blackboard in person and online;

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May assist in leading classroom activity in small and/or large groups;

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Review and understand upcoming assignments and curriculum via Blackboard course site, other learning management system, or shared documents;

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Collaborate with instructor via face-to-face meetings, Skype, email, etc;

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May communicate with students via learning specialist’s MassBay email;

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Other duties as assigned.

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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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in required discipline, or closely related field; with one (1) year experience and/or training that includes teaching, instructional technology or program development; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action;

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Experience working in a community college or similar environment;

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Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;

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Proficiency in Blackboard or other Learning Management software platform:

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Strong technology skills (will need to assist with OneDrive, Google Docs, Blackboard, Microsoft Office, etc);

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Strong organizational and problem-solving skills;

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Strong written and verbal communication skills;

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• Experience working with college students in a flexible setting.

Times and Days:

The successful candidate will be required to work during the faculty member’s in-person class times and will be embedded in their asynchronous online courses. Must be able to commit to up to 18 hours weekly during the fall, spring and summer academic session.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $36.55 per hour

Classification: MCCC Part-Time, Grade 5

Source of Funding: Local Trust

Deadline: September 30th, 2026 or thereafter that until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.