Access Services Specialist (Disability Support)

Barstow Community College; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare package

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Barstow Community College is seeking a staff member to provide assistive technology, testing support, and accommodation services for students in the ACCESS program. This role supports coordinators, trainers, interpreters, and staff across campus.

The position emphasizes helping diverse students access education through adaptive technologies, maintaining equipment, and coordinating services in accordance with ADA and Title V regulations. Strong collaboration with IT and MIS is required.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of assistive technology and accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Experience with accessibility software and alternate formats (Braille, E‑Text, captions).
• Familiarity with California Community Colleges access regulations and ADA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing, support, and accommodation services for ACCESS program participants.
• Schedule testing and coordinate accommodations for program participants.
• Train staff on adaptive technologies and accessibility resources.
• Coordinate ASL interpreters and interpreter services for classes and events.
• Assist in recruitment, hiring, and training of accommodation support staff.
• Maintain inventory and IT needs for high-technology center.

Skills

Testing and accommodations

Assistive technology

ASL coordination

Communication

Deaf/Hard-of-hearing support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kurzweil3000

Caption Sync

Bookshare admin

Job description

Barstow Community College is seeking a staff member to provide assistive technology, testing support, and accommodation services for students in the ACCESS program. This role supports coordinators, trainers, interpreters, and staff across campus.

The position emphasizes helping diverse students access education through adaptive technologies, maintaining equipment, and coordinating services in accordance with ADA and Title V regulations. Strong collaboration with IT and MIS is required.