Part-time Accommodations and Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Janesville, United States Blackhawk Technical College Full time

Overview:

Position will provide support to students with disabilities transitioning to the college environment and oversee implementation of disability-related accommodations.

This position will be open until filled, with a first review date of April 8, 2024. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate the transition of students with disabilities to college environment

  1. Administer accommodated placement tests (Next Gen Accuplacer, TEAS, DMS Spatial)
  2. Provide information to potential students, parents, guardians, and community agencies regarding admissions process, documentation requirements, and accommodation process.
  3. Develop and facilitate workshops to facilitate student transition to college environment.
  4. Follow up with referred and new students to encourage utilization of services and schedule accommodation planning appointments. Create and maintain a referral list.

Provide administrative support to Access and Accommodations Office

  1. Maintain materials for distribution to high schools, agencies, and potential students.
  2. Respond to inquiries by current students, perspective students, parents, and/or staff members.
  3. Compile, maintain, and submit data related to grant activities.
  4. Collaborate with Access & Accommodations Coordinator to develop and implement procedures, create forms, and fulfill grant requirements.
  5. Document within the case management system interactions with/about students.
  6. Follow FERPA guidelines and maintain confidentiality of student records.

Oversee testing accommodations

  1. Review testing accommodation request forms, policies, and procedures with students.
  2. Contact instructors, review process, and coordinate specific testing details for students.
  3. Schedule appointments and administer/proctor accommodated classroom and placement tests.
  4. Maintain database related to test requests, room usage, instructor contacts etc.
  5. Notify proctors at satellite campuses of student requests and student accommodations.
  6. Collaborate with Testing Center staff to develop policies and procedures.
  7. Scribe tests as needed.

Maintain adaptive equipment/assistive technology

  1. Evaluate need for, demonstrate, and train students on use of assistive technology.
  2. Research and procure new equipment and software through vendors, conferences, and other sources as needed.
  3. Troubleshoot issues with adaptive equipment/software in collaboration with IT department.
  4. Remain current with adaptive technology and software trends.
  5. Oversee process for checking out items to students and maintain inventory.

Assist with implementation of accommodation plan

  1. Procure, produce, distribute, and monitor use of alternative media.
  2. Maintain inventory of digital media.
  3. Recruit, train, and monitor classroom note takers.

Provide retention activities

  1. Provide students individualized instruction on note taking, reading, testing, study, organizational, and other academic strategies.
  2. Act as point of contact for students who need referral to advising, Financial Aid Office, or other resources.


Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  1. Strong communication skills including interpersonal and written.
  2. Strong computer skills
  3. Understanding of FERPA & HIPPA as it relates to work with students with disabilities.
  4. Understanding of adaptive technology to assist students seeking accommodations.

Education & Experience:

  1. Associate Degree in education or related field.
  2. Two years of professional work experience in human services, disability services, or a related area.

Blackhawk Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.



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