Disability Services Specialist 


BASIC FUNCTION:
The basic job function of the Specialist is to assist the Disability Services Director in the in day-to-day coordination of services to students with disabilities, primarily on the WCC.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
PRIMARY: 

  • Provide information about Disability Services to current and prospective students, parents, and high school counselors.
  • Adjudicate documentation of disabilities with respect to data provided to determine eligibility for services and accommodations sought by students.
  • Communicate orally and in writing with students registered with Disability Services concerning a broad range of issues relative to their needs and the University’s ability to serve those needs.
  • Work with faculty, staff, and other University personnel in appropriately accommodating students with disabilities.
  • Provide accommodations (test proctoring) or oversee the delivery of necessary accommodations to students registered with Disability Services.
  • Assist students and university employees in understanding their legal responsibilities and rights.
  • Provide individual assistance to students, as necessary.
  • Assist with orientation, advising, and other general office functions.
  • Develop and implement student/faculty/staff in service training programs regarding disability issues.
  • Refer students to on- and off-campus resources.
  • Maintain recordkeeping systems to assure appropriate resources are available, to assure documentation as necessary, and to assure accountability.
  • Supervise and evaluate work performance of work-study students.
  • Perform other duties as required.


SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

  • General supervision is received from the Director of Disability Services.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Masters degree in Disability Management, Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, or other relevant area desired; Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Thorough working knowledge of the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and experience in working to facilitate accommodation of students with disabilities required.
  • Post secondary educational administration experience desired.
  • Good oral and written communications skills; strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of students, faculty, staff, and various individuals/agencies/organizations outside of the University in carrying out the functions of the job.

ANNUAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

  • Code of Conduct
  • Ergonomics
  • Fire Safety
  • Sexual Harassment
  • FERPA

 

   
       

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