Coordinator for the Center for Access and Accommodative Services

Coordinator for the Center for Access and Accommodative Services

The CAAS Coordinator will assist the Director with providing access and accommodative services as mandated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008, and state and college policies. Under the direction of the Director, the Coordinator will provide direct services to students, general administrative support to the CAAS, and work collaboratively with college faculty and other college departments to provide comprehensive services that foster student success and retention.

Education: Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, education or counseling, master's degree preferred. Experience: Three years' minimum experience working in a disabilities services environment. Knowledge: A working knowledge of the Rehabilitation Act, FERPA, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act, and a working knowledge of adapted software programs. Skills: Proficiency in sign language interpreting, including Signed English and American Sign Language preferred.

Responsibilities: 1. Assist the director with training, scheduling and supervision of student workers, hourly staff and volunteers to coordinate services for students. 2. Participate in student intake appointments, conduct technology assessments, establish student accommodation agreements and presenting at student training appointments. 3. Review and interpret student confidential documentation of disabilities and medical conditions, participate in the Staffing Team to determine eligibility for services and appropriate accommodations and maintain student records. 4. Collaborate with all campus departments to support student retention. 5. Teach lessons and document student success in CAAS employment skill programs in the absence of program staff. 6. Establish and maintain relationships with District high school staff and faculty. 7. Provide check-in appointments with students who are struggling academically to provide resources and referrals as needed to support student success and retention. 8. Create and teach workshops for students that will enhance learning academic and executive functioning skills, advocacy skills and assistive technology. 9. Oversee the usage and maintenance of assistive technology and coordinate alternate text material services. 10. Monitor the effectiveness of student accommodations, evaluate and report academic and career progress. 11. Establishes partnerships and collaborates across departments and divisions to enhance campus accessibility and inclusion, consult about reasonable accommodations, promote student academic success and support students who are experiencing academic challenges. 12. Provide resources and support for faculty and staff regarding student accommodations and their role in providing accommodations for students. 13. Under the direct supervision of the Director of CAAS, assist with all CAAS programs and services. 14. Assist with proctoring and scheduling student exams. 15. Maintain knowledge of the ADA, Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, FERPA, and disabilities and assist with providing presentation for staff and faculty. 16. Collects and provides data for required CAAS and college reports. 17. Serves on institutional committees and task forces as needed. 18. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Supervision Received: Director, Center for Access and Accommodative Services Supervision Provided: Hourly and student staff