Accessibility Specialist I
Accessibility Specialist I
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Accessibility Specialist
Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
Conducts initial appointments with students to identify access barriers in academic environments. Coordinates reasonable accommodations in collaboration with students faculty and DRC staff. Maintains appropriate records by thoroughly documenting communication with and regarding DRC students. Orients students to the process of receiving classroom and testing accommodations as well as informing them of available campus and community resources. Provides ongoing support for students via follow-up appointments student success appointments emails and calls as requested.
Responsible for a caseload of approximately 800 students with disabilities. Communicates with faculty when an accommodation is particularly complex or when faculty have questions or concerns about DRC-registered students well-being or ability to succeed in a class. Serves as a resource for students parents faculty staff and service agencies/providers. Provides advocacy support and addresses concerns as needed.
Maintains a current knowledge base of federal and state laws regulations and rules governing the provision of services for persons with documented disabilities and their application within a post-secondary educational setting. Pursues self-directed learning on national trends and best practices in accessibility and accommodated learning including efforts to promote equal access and to reduce possible stigma associated with differences in ability.
Serves on departmental divisional and university-wide committees task force.
Other duties as assigned.
$48000
Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
EDUCATION & TRAINING: Masters degree in a related field of expertise (such as higher education special education rehabilitation counseling social work school psychology or occupational therapy) and four years of appropriate experience; or bachelors degree in a related field of expertise (such as education and health sciences) with at least five or more years of related and practical experience.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working with students with physical sensory psychological or learning disabilities
- Experience in developing coordinating and/or implementing care plans for individuals with disabilities or medical/health needs.
KNOWLEDGE:
Proficient in use of a Windows-based computer and Microsoft Office.
SKILLS:
- Outstanding time management and organizational skills.
- Strong student support services skills.
- Effective professional written and oral communication skills.
ABILITIES: None noted
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: None
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Strong work ethic
In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Work Hours:
- Monday through Friday 8am-5pm
- Evening and/or weekend work may be required especially during peak testing times.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
