Instructional Assistant, Student Accessibility Services

About the role

This position facilitates the implementation and evaluation of adaptive technology support materials and technology accessible to students with disabilities. It coordinates the scheduling of sign language interpreters for students with disabilities related to classroom and course content delivery accommodations, including student outreach, faculty communications, communications with individual interpreters and/or service providers, assignment of work hours, review of timesheets for payment, and complying with related College employment and purchasing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Communicates regularly with SAS advisers to gain information required to properly implement student accommodations related to sign language interpreting services and/or adaptive technology
• Covers the scheduling of sign language interpreters for students with disabilities related to classroom and course content delivery for all campus locations
• Communicates with individual students and faculty related to the assignment of sign language interpreters for each academic term in which a student is enrolled
• Communicates with individual sign language interpreters and/or sign language interpreting service providers regarding assignments, expectations, work hours, and payment for services
• Reviews timesheets and other documentation required for payment to individuals or vendors providing sign language interpreting services; works in compliance with college policies and procedures for employment and/or purchasing
• Trains and supports students with disabilities in the use of appropriate assistive technologies for all campus locations
• Maintains the adaptive technology database, coordinate the note-taking accommodation, and provide the college with the most recent information regarding innovations in this field
• Provides and maintains access assistive software and adaptive equipment at all campuses and remote facilities, and facilitates video proctoring for students when needed
• Creates and maintains spreadsheets and databases to record student requests, monitor the College-wide distribution of departmental equipment, deadlines, etc.
• Records all communication in detailed memos with students and faculty
• Maintains the Student Accessibility Services department’s website
• Demonstrates civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College
• Serves as a proctor and assists with the management and administration of exams for students requiring testing accommodations
• Affords assistance with the computer needs of the office as it relates to student use for testing and access
• Travels to multiple campuses as needed to proctor and administer exams, and to provide training for students and faculty members
• Conducts on-going needs assessment and evaluations at all campuses to determine the effectiveness of technology and sign language interpreting services; makes recommendations to supervisor for service or technology enhancements that will support student success initiatives
• Mets regularly with individual students and faculty at all campus locations to ensure the student receives the interpreting service and/or equipment outlined in the student’s accommodation
• Mets with faculty regarding course content/materials, as needed
• May attend meetings, workshops and conferences for professional development to ensure that all technology is current
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Significant related experience may substitute for education
• Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience working with secondary or college students with disabilities in an academic setting
• Demonstrated experience in one or more areas including interpreting services, accessible software (i.e. Jaws or Kurzweil, and adaptive technology equipment)
• Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field
• Possess related professional licensure or certifications
• Knowledge of American Sign Language

Skills

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize/handle multiple tasks and work with deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of students

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$40,000 to $50,000

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:30-5. This position travels to each campus.