Assistive Technology and Testing Accommodations Coordinator

Work Schedule

FT Monday-Friday

Pay

Rate of Pay: This is a Full-Time Support Staff position at grade 15, with an annual salary range of $63,042 to $84,056. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
• Retail Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Time Off with Pay
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick Banks
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Grant Funded Job Summary

The grant-funded position ensures that students with disabilities are provided the assistive technology they need to access their course(s).

Essential Duties

• Ensure that students with disabilities are provided the assistive technology they need to access their course(s).
• Design, develop, and deliver one-on-one or small group presentations on assistive technology for students with learning, visual, hearing, physical, and other disabilities.
• Assess student technological skill levels and verify eligibility for assistive technology usage.
• Determine and recommend appropriate assistive technology to students; assist students in accessing course materials and textbooks using assistive technology.
• Develop training materials and train students on how to use assistive technology specific to access course materials and textbooks.
• Manage the Alternate Format Textbook (AFT) Production Program, which includes the request system and the quality assurance of materials in various formats, including e-text, e-music, Braille, tactile graphics, enlarged print, etc.
• Prepare print materials for electronic conversion. This includes scanning and reassembling any students' copies into a reusable print or digital format to accommodate eligible students.
• Remediate materials, including textbooks, for accessibility.
• Collaborate with Student Access & Disability Services employees to provide specialized Testing Accommodations, which includes enabling the use of assistive technology, scheduling private testing rooms, reading tests, and scribing for students’ tests.
• Collaborate with staff, faculty, administrators, and external service providers to ensure provision of reasonable accommodations.
• Adhere to and keep current with ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable laws, regulations, and best practices pertaining to students with disabilities in higher education.
• Maintain accurate case files and required data for reporting system(s) to ensure student progress is documented and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Submit accurate and timely reports to the director.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and adhere to ethical standards.
• Follow all College policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines as they relate to this position.
• Actively participate on and lead various teams or committees.
• Participate in/support professional development activities (e.g., Webinar recordings, training installation and setup, team and/or group trainings, etc.)
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.

Physical Demands

Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally or 10lbs frequently)

Environmental Conditions

Moderate noise