Accessibility & Learning Specialist

St.-John; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's University’s Office of Disability Services seeks a full-time, in-person Learning Specialist to support students with disabilities through individualized accommodations and educational advocacy.

The role requires collaboration with students, faculty, and campus partners to ensure compliant and effective accommodations, assistive technology use, and inclusive teaching practices. A Master’s degree and experience with disability laws are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education, psychology, counseling, or related field.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in educational or support settings.
• Knowledge of ADA and Section 504 requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
• Experience with assistive technologies and adaptive learning strategies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality (FERPA) and collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Review diagnostic information and determine eligibility for protections under ADA/ADAAA/504.
• Determine accommodations or substitutions; consult with students, faculty, administrators, and staff.
• Develop customized accommodations with students based on assessments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Diversity, equity & inclusion

Consultation & collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in special education, psychology, counseling, or related fields

Tools

Assistive technology

UDL principles

Job description

St. John's University’s Office of Disability Services seeks a full-time, in-person Learning Specialist to support students with disabilities through individualized accommodations and educational advocacy.

The role requires collaboration with students, faculty, and campus partners to ensure compliant and effective accommodations, assistive technology use, and inclusive teaching practices. A Master’s degree and experience with disability laws are essential.