Accessibility Specialist
Job in
Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, 76004, USA
Listed on 2026-06-19
Listing for:
University of Texas at Arlington
Full Time, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-06-19
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor -
Healthcare
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Monday - Friday; 8:00am
-5:00pm
* Occasional evening and weekend.
* Attend and participate in conference, meetings, training/workshops on and off campus.
Salary Salary is 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 shall 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. To maintain a case load of students with a variety of disabilities who are registered with the Student Access & Resource Center (SAR Center) and to interact with others on campus as needed to facilitate equal access for students and provide resources for faculty and staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* 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, act as liaison between students, faculty and staff.
* Provide information and referral to university departments and external contacts requesting accommodation information and services.
* Attend and participate in conferences, meetings, training/workshops on and off campus. Participate in SAR Center outreach activities and activities/committees within the Division of Student Affairs.
* Performs other duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
* 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.
Preferred Qualifications
* 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,
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL).
* Knowledge of The Americans with Disabilities Act (AA, 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, ability to assess and identify academic accommodation needs.
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Other Requirements
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA
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CBC Requirement
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. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
EEO Statement
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