Disability Support Specialist

Responsible for providing services to ensure that students with disabilities have access to opportunities available at the College. Develop and implement programs and services for at‑risk students.

• Provide services to assist students with identified accommodation needs and concerns that affect academic success.
• Advocate for and coordinate special accommodations with faculty for students with documented disabilities.
• Maintain documentation required for providing accommodations.
• Identify, secure and coordinate, in accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, appropriate and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Communicate concerns and provide necessary support and materials for faculty, staff, and other service providers to assist in the identification and development of methods to assist students.
• Establish and maintain referral resources and relationships with external agencies and programs to provide additional services for students.
• Maintain confidential student contact records.
• Conduct all activities within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

• Associate’s degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in disabilities support services and/or experience working with special student populations preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Must have strong organizational skills, and an understanding of teaching delivery systems, including distance education.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions.

Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.