Accessible Learning Specialist for Art & Design

School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is seeking a Disability Specialist for the Disability and Learning Resource Center (DLRC) to ensure equitable access for students with disabilities. The role supports accommodation implementation, assistive technologies, accessible testing, and documentation management within SAIC’s art and design programs.

You will collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to remove barriers and foster inclusive educational practices, grounded in access,

Qualifications

• BA or MA in Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Studies, Higher Education, Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education disability services or accessibility services.
• Experience working with art and design students or familiarity with studio‑based pedagogy.
• Experience evaluating disability‑related housing accommodation requests and collaborating with Residence Life or campus partners.
• Experience supporting students through learning strategies, executive functioning, assistive technology, and Universal Design for Learning.

Responsibilities

• Engages students in the interactive accommodation process, reviews documentation, determines accommodations for art/design curriculum.
• Applies ADA, ADAAA, Section 504, FHA, policies, and professional standards to implement accommodations across classrooms, studios, housing, and services.
• Provides disability-related support to promote self-advocacy and student success through strategies and assistive technologies.
• Evaluates housing accommodation requests and coordinates with Residence Life to monitor approvals.

Skills

Disability services

AIM case management

Accessible education

Collaboration

Learning strategies

Universal Design for Learning

Housing accommodations

Project leadership

Art/design pedagogy familiarity

Communication

Education

BA/MA in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field

Tools

AIM system

Job description

School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is seeking a Disability Specialist for the Disability and Learning Resource Center (DLRC) to ensure equitable access for students with disabilities. The role supports accommodation implementation, assistive technologies, accessible testing, and documentation management within SAIC’s art and design programs.

You will collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to remove barriers and foster inclusive educational practices, grounded in access,