Graduate Assistant for the Department of Special Education (Beg Fall 2026)

Job Summary

Key responsibilities for this position include the following:

• 40% ¿ UWG Live Session Facilitation & Support
  • Assist in the planning, setup, and facilitation of case-based mixed-reality simulations in UWGLive for the Department of Special Education Courses. The simulation lab is an integral component of many of our courses; however, the simulation sessions are small-group synchronous sessions. This position would allow for more tailored experiences for students.
  • Facilitate simulation sessions involving student, teacher, and adult avatars (e.g., collaborative classroom, parent/teacher conferences) per UWGLive protocol.
  • Support participants (graduate students, teacher candidates) by providing orientation, managing scenario flow, monitoring interactions, and facilitating debrief discussions.
  • Assist faculty with facilitating scoring rubrics, feedback forms, and technical logistics (e.g., digital room setup, avatar control).
• 40% ¿ ECHO360/GoReact Facilitation & Support
  • Manage and curate digital recordings and analytics in Echo360 to enhance instructional feedback loops.
  • Support faculty and students in using GoReact for skill demonstration, peer review, and self-reflection within clinical and teaching simulations.
  • Create tutorial materials and short guides for effectively using both platforms.
  • Compile usage data (engagement rates, feedback frequency) to support continuous improvement of course delivery.
  • Collaborate with the College of Education¿s instructional technology team to pilot new integration features or course templates.
  • Provide onboarding and troubleshooting support for faculty and students using Echo360 and GoReact.
• 20% ¿ Departmental Events & Placemaking
  • Assist in the coordination of logistics for departmental events, including advisory board meetings, donor events, student engagement initiatives, and GaCEC partnerships.
  • Strengthen connections between students, faculty, and community partners.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for a graduate assistantship at the University of West Georgia (UWG), students must meet the following criteria:

• Be fully admitted to a graduate degree program at UWG. Please note: Students admitted provisionally are not eligible for assistantship positions.
• Hold a Bachelor¿s degree from an accredited institution.
• Be enrolled full-time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous and current graduate coursework and remain in good academic standing.
• Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrolled in a College of Education Graduate Program (or related field)
• Proficient in technology applications, such as Excel, Canva, Word

Proposed Salary

• A monthly stipend of $1000.00 per month
• A tuition waiver, reducing your graduate tuition to $25 per semester plus mandatory fees as long as you are employed in your assistantship.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover letter
• UWG Graduate School acceptance letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• This position is primarily in-person.
• Responsibilities may include occasional lifting of materials for event and exhibit setup, as well as active engagement with young children during research activities.
• Candidates should be able to meet the physical demands associated with these tasks.