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The Office of Educational Accessibility is a dynamic office which serves approximately 1500 students with disabilities and employs 6 full time staff members, 2 graduate assistants, and approximately 13 student workers. The Student Support Specialist will uphold the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American’s with Disabilities Act. The Student Support Specialist will provide direct support to college students with disabilities. The Student Support Specialist will assist students by developing reasonable accommodations, providing on-going mentoring and support, and advocating on behalf of students with disabilities.
Job Responsibility:
Uphold the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American’s with Disabilities Act
Provide direct support to college students with disabilities
Assist students by developing reasonable accommodations
Provide on-going mentoring and support
Advocate on behalf of students with disabilities
Requirements:
Master’s degree in special education, education, higher education, counseling, human services, or related field. A Bachelor’s degree in special education, education, higher education, counseling, human services, or related field, with work experience equivalent to a master’s degree
Considerable knowledge of laws pertaining to students with disabilities including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Considerable knowledge of the needs of students with a variety of disabilities and the needs of students with disabilities at the secondary level and above
Considerable knowledge of reasonable accommodations and learning strategies needed for students with disabilities
Considerable knowledge of diagnostic testing procedures and strong ability to analyze diagnostic testing/documentation in order to determine disability and to develop reasonable and appropriate accommodations
Considerable knowledge of assistive technology that can be used to support students with disabilities
Some knowledge of issues regarding transition into the post-secondary setting
Some knowledge of university structure, policies and procedures
Ability to effectively and competently assist students with acquisition of learning strategies, memory techniques, and time management systems that are specific to their individual needs
Excellent discernment/listening/counseling skills
Ability to work independently and in a timely manner
Ability to work effectively in a group
Ability to address multiple tasks and work efficiently with multiple demands
Ability to write effectively
Ability to work well with people
Ability to work with computer software and assistive technology
Ability to interact effectively with faculty to facilitate the implementation of accommodations
Ability to interact with students with clarity and tact
Prior working experience directly supporting students with disabilities