Accessibility Services Coordinator

Accessibility Services Coordinator

This is a professional advising and counseling role. Works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to coordinate accommodations and support services that will provide students with a disability equal access and opportunity to participate in the college's academic and campus programs in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and 504 Rehabilitation Act. Provides students with academic and personal support while fostering independence and self-advocacy. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Student Affairs at White Mountain Community College (WMCC).

Accountabilities:

• Advises students and coordinates a comprehensive program of services to meet the needs of the students with a disability within the framework of the federal regulations, current accepted learning theories, established best practices and available financial resources.
• Develops, enforces, and evaluates policies and practices to ensure institutional compliance with WMCC's mission, the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, The American with Disabilities Act (ADA-1990), the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA - 2008), and other federal, state and local laws/regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities.
• Reviews and interprets diagnostic evaluations, including; medical documentation, psychological and neurological psychology reports, Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Section 504 Plans.
• Coordinates all services for students with disabilities including setting up accommodation plans, collecting and maintaining student data and documentation, advising students and coordinating services with community-based organizations.
• Assists in the development of course curricula and the advisement of students in academic matters.
• Performs informal assessments to evaluate student learning styles and develops individualized learning plans.
• Works with individual students in developing self-awareness, learning strategies, and self-advocacy skills and recommends/monitors reasonable accommodations.
• Develops and implements academic support materials and researches current practices in the field of learning assistance.
• Serves as a liaison between faculty and students and provides in-service training, resources, and best practices for college personnel regarding accommodation methods and academic support services for students with disabilities.
• Remains current in program methodologies, operations, and technology through participation in professional societies/organizations and professional development activities.
• Assists in college activities such as orientation and college fairs, as assigned; maintains connections with local area high schools and community-based organizations and partners through the promotion and delivery of college programs and services; assists in placement activities through employer networking and job referrals.
• Prepares requisitions for equipment, supplies and materials; participates in and contributes to college long-range planning activities; assists in the preparation of college documents such as faculty handbook and college catalog; serves on system, college, and/or department committees and teams, as required.
• Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the job.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in education, counseling, social work, psychology or closely related area.

Experience: Three years of experience in career or academic counseling/advising, teaching, or social work experience working with people with disabilities within an educational or human services setting.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license or access to transportation.

Desired Qualifications: Experience working in advocacy for individuals with disabilities in post-secondary education. Emphasis on psychological/psychiatric, physical, and learning disabilities, and the related reasonable accommodations available. Experience in the collection and use of data for legal compliance and assessing outcomes, and the distribution of information and reports internally and externally to the organization. Knowledge of adult education, assessment, curriculum, program development, and computer-assisted learning. Experience using assistive technology to assist student learning. Experience using accessibility and student disability services management software.

Recommended Work Traits: Demonstrated ability to determine reasonable accommodations for disabilities across the disability spectrum including deaf/hard of hearing, blind/low vision, learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and cognitive and physical disabilities. Working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and ADA of 1990 as amended. Ability to read and interpret complex psychological/psychiatric, cognitive, and physical assessments of various disabilities, and to develop a reasonable accommodation plan with this information. Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships and successfully work with faculty/staff and external constituents in a collaborative and supportive work environment. Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills both verbally and in writing. Proficient organizational and decision-making skills. Ability to handle matters with diplomacy and to maintain confidentiality. Ability to maintain comprehensive records of the progress and development of the individual student. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Must be willing to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the College appointing authority.

Disclaimer Statement: This class specification is descriptive of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title.

WMCC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or law enforcement, military, veteran, or marital status.