Assistive Technology and Testing Accommodations Coordinator Job Elgin area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

FT Monday-Friday

Rate of Pay:

This is a Full-Time Support Staff position at grade 15, with an annual salary range of $63,042 to $84,056. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
Time Off with Pay
Professional Development/Expense
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sick Banks

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

Job Summary:

An employee in this classification performs work of moderate difficulty by ensuring that students with disabilities are provided the assistive technology, accessible text, and other tools that they need to access their course(s) in compliance with all applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, in collaboration with faculty and other staff.

Work is distinguished by the ability to provide ongoing case management, follow-up, and support to students regarding testing accommodations, assistive technology, and alternate format materials, and engage with staff, faculty, and administrators to promote equity, inclusive practices, universal design, and accessibility while reframing disability from a diversity perspective. General direction is received by the assigned manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Master’s 's degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Assistive Technology, Instructional Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, and one to two years of experience working directly with individuals with disabilities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Considerable knowledge of and considerable skill in using assistive technology, including but not limited to adaptive equipment, apps, screen reading software (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, Voice Over), screen magnification software (e.g., Zoom Text), speech-to-text software (e.g., Dragon Naturally Speaking), text-to-speech software (e.g., Kurzweil), keyboard-only software, Braille transcription/translation software (e.g., Tactile View, Duxbury), accessible hardware (e.g., CCTVs, ergonomic keyboards and mice, monitors, refreshable Braille displays and notes, Smartpens, etc.).

Considerable knowledge of and considerable skill in using PDF remediation software (i.e., Common Look, Codemantra), Adobe Acrobat Pro, and other relevant software needed to support students and complete the general functions of the role.

Good knowledge of learning, psychological, health, neurological, physical, and sensory disabilities as well as barriers associated with those disabilities

Good knowledge of applicable concepts, such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL), the social model of disability, and accessibility.

Considerable skill in verbal and written communication, including, but not limited to, skill in accurately and legibly scribing for students’ tests/quizzes and accurately and effectively reading students’ tests/quizzes.

Considerable skill in resourceful problem solving and decision-making regarding issues related to scope of position.

Ability to work independently and as a team.

Ability to work in a dynamic environment and be responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Working skill in document scanning processes and eBook creation…