Accessibility Resources Transitional Support Specialist

Accessibility Resources Transitional Support Specialist

Salary: 45,752

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a full-time Accessibility Resources Transitional Support Specialist in our Student Accessibility and Wellness department. The AccessibilityResources Transitional Support Specialist works closely with the Coordinator ofAccessibility Resources to coordinate and provide campus-wide assistivetechnology and other accommodative services and resources for students withlearning and other disabilities.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Reviews disability documentation to determine eligibility for services and to substantiate requests for reasonable accommodations that facilitate equal opportunities;
• Works collaboratively with academic departments, counseling services, and other student support services to address the holistic needs of students with disabilities;
• Provides training and supports to employees on accessibility best practices, including accessible design principles and assistive technologies;
• Conducts intake interviews and assessments to understand the nature of disabilities, evaluates documentation, and determines appropriate accommodations based on individualized needs, including the interpreting of psycho-educational diagnostic assessments;
• Provides transitional services for first time MVCC students as well as graduating students who transfer or enter the workforce;
• Monitors student progress and modifies services and accommodations as appropriate;
• Documents, maintains, and reviews accuracy pertaining to the confidential records of student accommodations to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations; Monitors and documents interactions, case notes, and progress of students with disabilities;
• Stays current and provides assistance to students in accessing assistive technology and other available resources including addressing technical issues related to adaptive/assistive technology and coordinating with outside vendors as necessary;
• Develops individualized learning strategies, implements skill-building programs, and administers accommodative testing as needed;
• Orders, provides and creates (as needed), alternate format materials for students with print disabilities, and provides related training on the use of alternate format materials and required assistive technology;
• Assists with the selection, training, and evaluation of testing assistants, readers, note-takers (students) and interpreting staff. Monitors quality of and receipt of classroom generated notes;
• Performs other duties related to this job description and as assigned by the Coordinator of Accessibility Resources and the Director of Student Accessibility and Wellness.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree and three (3) years’ experience in special education, learning disabilities, or psychology
• One (1) year of experience working in the field of learning disabilities
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of emerging assistive technologies
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and writing skills
• Experience interpreting diagnostic data

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with minimum of one (1) year of experience working in the field of special education, learning disabilities or psychology

Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Review Start Date: 5/6/2024