Accessibility Specialist

Accessibility Specialist – Excel Campus Activities

Position Information

Position Number: S06500P

Title:

Accessibility Specialist
Department:
Students with Disabilities

Location:

Arlington
Position Status:
Full-time

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm
Occasional evening and weekend work; attend conferences, meetings, trainings, and workshops on and off campus.

Salary: commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience, pay basis monthly.

Job Summary: The Accessibility Specialist provides assessment, eligibility determination, and provision for academic accommodations, and other support services as needed for students with disabilities at the University of Texas  activities promote ensuring equal access for students and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (2008) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in academic programs at the university. The role maintains a case load of students with a variety of disabilities who are registered with the Student Access & Resource Center (SAR Center) and interacts with others on campus as needed to facilitate equal access for students and provide resources for faculty and staff.

• Analyze information from appointments, educational/medical records, psychological assessments, and diagnostic evaluations to understand student’s abilities, needs, and eligibility for disability services.
• Participate in SAR Center Documentation Review Committee to assess student’s eligibility for services.
• Maintain case load of students registered with SAR Center; meet with students to facilitate equal access to classes and programs; discuss options and goals to develop educational accommodations; maintain contact with students during academic semester to resolve disability issues and evaluate accommodation adequacy; monitor and record student’s progress in AIM system to ensure students’ educational accommodations are met.
• Maintain an interactive process with instructors, staff, and others to develop/implement students’ accommodation plan, acting as liaison between students, faculty, and staff.
• Provide information and referral to university departments and external contacts requesting accommodation information and services.
• Participate in Student Access and Resource Center (SAR).

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of vocational rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, social work, or special education.
• Three (3) years experience working in a disability related academic or clinical setting.

• Master’s degree in related field of vocational rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, social work, or special education.
• Three (3) years case management experience working with students with disabilities in a disability office on a higher education campus.
• Experience and/or knowledge working with individuals who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.

• Knowledge of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 2008) and how it applies to the higher education arena, The Rehabilitation Act (504), and applicable differences between K‑12 and Higher Education services; proficiency in various modes of counseling, interpretation of psycho‑educational evaluations, and ability to assess and identify academic accommodation needs.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Workplace and Eligibility

Conditions:

Benefits at UTA – comprehensive benefits package to all employees. For more information, see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and .

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA‑48.

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