Accommodated Testing Specialist

The Accommodated Testing Specialist will be responsible for reviewing accommodation requests and making recommendations and decisions on requests for testing accommodations on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) submitted by candidates with claimed physical or mental impairments, including but not limited to learning and attention disorders, psychiatric disabilities, visual impairments, and physical and neurological disorders. + Essential Job Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The individual employed in this position will be required to: Review and make recommendations and decisions for requests for testing accommodations on the LSAT received from candidates with claimed physical or mental impairments, including but not limited to learning and attention disorders, psychiatric disabilities, visual impairments, and physical and neurological disorders. Email external professional consultants. Input data into electronic databases regarding testing accommodation requests. Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended. Familiarity with professionally recognized diagnostic criteria. Proven ability to understand and follow applicable internal criteria and standards for reviewing testing accommodation requests and communicating recommendations and decisions. Knowledge of documentation needed to support a disability determination and experience with different testing accommodations to mitigate typical functional limitations. Knowledge of and familiarity with a wide variety of test instruments designed to measure the scope, effect, and extent of a person's functional limitations through graduate level coursework and relevant job experience. Knowledge of how disabilities may affect functioning in school, work, testing, and home environments. Sensitivity to handling personal and confidential information and documentation. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and to perform tasks simultaneously with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams). Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment is essential. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment, and exercise discretion appropriately. Ability to maintain a positive attitude, poise, and professionalism. Highly approachable and service oriented. Must embrace diversity and core company values. Ability to accept change and be flexible. + Education and Experience Graduate degree in Psychology, Special Education, or other closely related field required. A minimum of five years of clinical, teaching, or research experience in the diagnosis and treatment of disabilities and determination of appropriate testing accommodations related to the specific functional limitations associated with disabilities within your area(s) of expertise is required. Prior experience with testing accommodations is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Secur-Serv