Disability Specialist; Part-time

Position: Disability Specialist (Part-time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC c.edu .

This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is contingent upon the terms of the grant. This position is funded through June 30, 2026. This is a 43 week position- an academic year position which typically runs from mid
- August through mid-May.

Working up to 19 hours per week, hours vary based on departmental needs.

Under general supervision, assists current and former students with disabilities by providing accommodations in accordance with Section 504(e) of the ADA to achieve personal, educational and professional goals. Provides educational support MATC Learning Center; enables accessibility to MATC programs and services for students with exceptional educational needs; acts as liaison between faculty, staff, and students. Works with an assigned program or location and recommends appropriate academic placement, skill assessment, and registration in MATC courses.

Exercises judgment and discretion utilizing established policies and procedures as part of a support service team. Works independently to devise, modify, and adapt situations and make decisions to meet the needs of students with exceptional educational requirements. Supervision received is general in nature with standardized practices that enable the employee to perform independently, referring unusual situations to the supervisor for advice.

• Determines factors and conditions that promotes individual learning.
• Designs, modifies, and adapts supplemental instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Interprets and/or clarifies classroom instruction.
• Teaches test taking strategies, study skills, comprehension skills, memory techniques, time management, research methods, and computer skills.
• Informs instructors of alternative strategies of instruction when teaching students with disabilities.
• Monitors student progress, concerns, or issues impacting their education. Assists with problem solving skills and methods to solve or mediate issues. Provides information school services information (Counseling and Advising, emergency funds), community services (food pantries, housing assistance, mental health services), government services (Social Security, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation) and natural support. Help students develop an action plan to access needed services.
• Provides customized academic support to individual EEN students and/or small groups in areas such as composition, reading comprehension, and other areas.
• Proctors tests and quizzes in all disciplines and programs with accommodations. Interprets test instructions and questions while avoiding unfair test advantages consistent with needs accommodations.
• Serves as liaison between students and instructors, other MATC programs and services, community agencies, such as:
  Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Goodwill Industry, and Center for Independence; high schools and community agencies.
• Generates and maintains detailed individual student records required by funding sources.
• Documents and reports note taking and tutoring arrangements; records time and pay sheets and other services provided.
• Explains career sheets and/or program information to students ensuring understanding of program requirements and career opportunities at MATC.
• Advises students on selected program enrollment requirements and procedures, including financial aid information.
• Assists developing class schedules of required classes, course availability, program changes, filled programs/classes, etc. for students.
• Attends in-service training, workshops, and other education activities as required or assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the division.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Required 90 approved college course credits in job-related area.
  
  -Secondary Education, Special Education, Adult Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Counseling, and Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Three (3) years of work experience serving the needs of individuals who are disabled or any equivalent combination of training and occupational experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, Special Education, Adult Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Counseling, and Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience serving the needs of individuals who are disabled or any equivalent…