Adaptive Technology Coordinator, Disability Resource Center
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Job Location:
Chattanooga, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Adaptive Technology Coordinator works with students faculty staff and administration to identify the impact of specific disabilities presenting challenges to student learning and to develop accessibility strategies to promote student learning.
This position includes alternative text academic adaptive technologies including blind and low-visions specific technologies furniture accommodations and completes access appointments to determine reasonable accommodations.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for making immediate decisions regarding the access of learning materials in alternate format and reasonable technological accommodations based on the impact of a disability
- Maintains and further develops the Adaptive Technology (AT) program at UTC which includes alternative text production management of appropriate software and management of adaptive technology tools
- Trains students and staff on the use of adaptive technology tools
- Collaborates on campus-wide compliance to the standards set forth by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act/WCAG 2.0 AA Standards and works towards developing a universal approach to information access on the campus
- Reviews medical documentation ensuring compliance with the ADA-AA Section 504 local and state laws HUD etc. and determines reasonable accommodations for disabled students
- Works with university partners to discuss and implement Electronic and Information Access on campus which includes providing resources and training regarding accessible document/website creation
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act as revised
- Knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 AA Standards
- Knowledge of the impact of federal state and local legislation
- Skill set for training on existing and new technology
- Ability to engage in professional development and bring back important accessibility information to campus
- Ability to research and report on trending technology issues/updates
- Ability to make documents accessible in a timely manner
- Ability to find creative solutions to access difficulties
- Ability to problem solve independently
- Ability to stay informed of new and emerging technology
- Ability to maintain professional demeanor in potentially difficult situations
- Experience working on a collaborative team
Review of applications will beginOctober 9 2025and continue until the position is filled. Applications received bythis datewill receive priority consideration.
Qualifications
Minimum:Requires a bachelors degree in psychology counseling social work or similar field and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Preferred:An advanced degree AT certification and three or more years of experience working with students with disabilities in a higher education setting is preferred.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Network security
- Active Directory
- Customer Service
- Information Technology
- desk support
- Access Points
- Windows
- Phone Calls
- Troubleshoot
- User Accounts
- laptops
- Setup
- hardware
- Technical Support
About Company
Whether you want to learn the art of aviation or get ready for a career in public service, the University of Tennessee System (UT) is here to help. The 200-year-old school provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional academic programs to about 50,000 students; programs include b ... View more
