Accessibility Specialist

Position Information

Position Title: Accessibility Specialist

Department: Students with Disabilities

Location: Arlington

Position Status: Full‑time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; occasional evening and weekend work; attendance at conferences, meetings, and trainings on and off campus.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience, paid on a monthly basis.

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 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 specialist maintains a caseload of students with a variety of disabilities registered with the Student Access & Resource Center (SAR Center) and collaborates with campus partners to facilitate equal access and provide resources to 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 caseload 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.
• Perform other duties assigned.

• 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.

• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL).
• 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.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all employees at the University, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The University of Texas at Arlington conducts a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment. Applicants may have access to critical infrastructure; if so, they must maintain the security and integrity of that infrastructure and authorize routine background checks.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the…