Director of Disability Services
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counseling & Student Support, Education Administration
Director of Disability Services
We are searching for an experienced Director of Disability Services at our Goldsmith Campus - Westchester campus.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:PRIMARY
PURPOSE:
The Director of Disability Services is responsible for providing overall strategic direction for the Disability Services program. This includes leading efforts to evaluate and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws,reflect best practices in the field, and promote equitable access for students with disabilities. The Director of Disability Services is also responsible for overseeing the delivery of services related to students requesting accommodations.
The Director of Disability Services ensures that appropriate processes are inplace to provide prompt and equitable resolution of student complaints and inquiries regarding compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations prohibitingdisability-based discrimination. The Director of Disability Services works withevery academic department and administrative office in a collaborative effortto arrange appropriate accommodations for students.
The Director of Disability Services works closely with Human Resources and Development around specific accommodation requests related to student employment. The Director of Disability Services maintains records of student disability and accommodationissues and their resolutions, meets directly with students and families toreview and process disability services requests, upholds best practicesregarding the rights of persons with disabilities, and offers options for reasonable accommodations.
This role reports directly to the Dean of Student Affairs.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communication and
Collaboration:
Effective communication is essential for coordinating services and working closely with students, families, service providers, and other stakeholders. Collaboration with other professionals, such as healthcare providers and educators, enables a holistic approach to addressing clients' needs. Strong relationships with stakeholders to create a supportive network for students with disabilities, promoting their overall well-being and quality of life. Advises and provides instruction to faculty to ensure compliance within the classroom setting.
Collaborate with faculty as it pertains to supporting students with accommodations and contributing to their faculty development goals. - Resource management:
Responsible for identifying and securing resources for students and ensuring that students have access to necessary support services and accommodations. - Assessment and Planning:
Develop personalized plans to address specific goals and objectives for students registered for accommodations. Assessing overall services, student outcomes, and overall delivery of services in relation to student success. - Compliance and Documentation:
Maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulations. Ensure that students receive appropriate services and accommodations in accordance with the law. Disability Services Managers play a vital role in supporting students with disabilities. Meets directly with students and families to review and process disability services requests. - Case Management and Recordkeeping:
Manages the accommodations process to support students with disabilities. These plans outline specific goals, strategies, accommodations, and resources needed to address the individual’s unique needs and enhance their quality of life. - Maintains records of student disability and accommodation issues and resolutions. Develops communication plans and recordkeeping requirements for disability services, accommodations, policies, and demographics, all readily available.
- Learning and Development:
Trains and develops faculty and staff on how to identify, support, and refer students of concern, or students who are experiencing various situations that may prevent them from engaging fully in and out of the classroom. Assists in leading learning and development programs for staff and faculty, in collaboration with the Assistant Dean, on how to…
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