Accessibility Specialist
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Accessibility Specialist provides assessment eligibility determination and provision for academic accommodations and other support services as needed for students with disabilities at the University of Texas at Arlington. All activities shall promote ensuring equal access for students and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (2008) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in academic programs at the university. To maintain a case load of students with a variety of disabilities who are registered with the Student Access & Resource Center ( SAR Center) and to interact with others on campus as needed to facilitate equal access for students and provide resources for faculty and staff.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Analyze information from appointments educational/medical records psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations to understand students abilities needs and eligibility for disability services. Participate in SAR Center Documentation Review Committee to assess students eligibility for services. Maintain case load of students registered with SAR Center; meet with students to facilitate equal access to classes and programs; discuss options and goals to develop educational accommodations; maintain contact with students during academic semester to resolve disability issues and evaluate accommodation adequacy; monitor and record students progress in AIM system to ensure students educational accommodations are met. Maintain an interactive process with instructors staff and others to develop/implement students accommodation plan act as liaison between students faculty and staff. Provide information and referral to university departments and external contacts requesting accommodation information and services. Participate in Student Access and Resource Center ( SAR ).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related field of vocational rehabilitation counseling psychology social work or special education. Three (3) years experience working in a disability related academic or clinical setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in related field of vocational rehabilitation counseling psychology social work or special education. Three (3) years case management experience working with students with disabilities in a disability office on a higher education campus. Experience and/or knowledge working with individuals who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00 pm Occasional evening and weekend. Attend and participate in conferences meetings training/workshops on and off campus.
The Accessibility Specialist provides assessment eligibility determination and provision for academic accommodations and other support services as needed for students with disabilities at the University of Texas at Arlington. All activities shall promote ensuring equal access for students and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (2008) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in academic programs at the university. To maintain a case load of students with a variety of disabilities who are registered with the Student Access & Resource Center ( SAR Center) and to interact with others on campus as needed to facilitate equal access for students and provide resources for faculty and staff.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Analyze information from appointments educational/medical records psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations to understand students abilities needs and eligibility for disability services. Participate in SAR Center Documentation Review Committee to assess students eligibility for services. Maintain case load of students registered with SAR Center; meet with students to facilitate equal access to classes and programs; discuss options and goals to develop educational accommodations; maintain contact with students during academic semester to resolve disability issues and evaluate accommodation adequacy; monitor and record students progress in AIM system to ensure students educational accommodations are met. Maintain an interactive process with instructors staff and others to develop/implement students accommodation plan act as liaison between students faculty and staff. Provide information and referral to university departments and external contacts requesting accommodation information and services. Participate in Student Access and Resource Center ( SAR ).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related field of vocational rehabilitation counseling psychology social work or special education. Three (3) years experience working in a disability related academic or clinical setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in related field of vocational rehabilitation counseling psychology social work or special education. Three (3) years case management experience working with students with disabilities in a disability office on a higher education campus. Experience and/or knowledge working with individuals who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00 pm Occasional evening and weekend. Attend and participate in conferences meetings training/workshops on and off campus.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
An educational leader in the thriving North Texas region, UTA nurtures minds within an environment that values excellence, ingenuity, and diversity.
