Specialist - Disability Services

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$44,370.00/yr - $44,370.00/yr

This job is a full time, benefited FLSA Non-Exempt position in the Student Affairs Division that reports to the Manager
- Disability Services. This position will report to the Alpharetta North-Fulton Campus.

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday 8-5pm and Friday 8-4pm.

Salary: $44,370/yr.

• High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of work-related experience OR Microsoft Office Application Professional Certificate and one (1) year of related experience.

• Associate's Degree or higher in counseling, education, psychology, or student services and two (2) years' experience providing services to students with disabilities.

• A firm understanding of civil rights laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as they apply to the postsecondary level.
• Effective skills in working one-on-one with students with disabilities and collaborating with staff and faculty.
• Experience in coordinating and arranging accommodations for students, including classroom modifications, testing materials, and alternative formats as necessary.
• The ability to evaluate disability documentation submitted by students to ensure it meets TCSG guidelines.
• Initiative and the ability to take responsibility without direct supervision.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing assignments and shifting priorities.
• Proficiency in accurately documenting and maintaining student records.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and working effectively as a team member.

• Coordinates services for students with disabilities to ensure proper identification and necessary reasonable accommodations.
• Evaluates documentation of disability information submitted by students to assess compliance with required guidelines.
• Assists students with disabilities in interpreting diagnostic tests and vocational assessments in relation to career objectives and courses of study.
• Serves as a resource for faculty and staff regarding the need for reasonable accommodations by students with disabilities.
• Abides by department policies and procedures regarding the implementation of accommodations at all times.
• Understands and adheres to confidentiality and federal mandates concerning records and releasing information.
• Proctors exams and covers Accessibility Testing Center when needed.
• Maintains working knowledge of assistive technology and the various accommodations available on the post-secondary level.
• Participates in campus-wide and system-wide training and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

(Illustrative description of typical job demands such as standing, sitting, lifting, operating machinery, driving etc.)

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans , student life, and athletics.

It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Lisa Richardson (LRichardson), Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100, Room 323B, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, .

• Requisition A2F
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $44,370/yr
• Shift: Day Job

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