ADA Compliance & Accessibility Specialist

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage options

Pension plans

FSAs and health benefits

Paid time off policies

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks an ADA Specialist to support Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations for employees, volunteers, and the public. You will review requests, coordinate accommodations, and maintain confidential records with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include conducting interviews, drafting determinations, and tracking case data while collaborating with district staff to ensure compliant, equitable services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; seven years in benefits, leaves, and/or disability administration or related HR function, or
• Bachelor’s degree with three years of related experience in benefits, leaves, disability administration, or related HR function.
• Experience drafting formal correspondence, determination letters, or sensitive HR communications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review ADA and accommodation requests; determine eligibility under ADA and other requirements; conduct interviews and site visits as needed.
• Coordinate the accommodation process and ensure timely implementation with stakeholders.
• Maintain confidential records and draft accommodation determinations; support case-control processes.
• Investigate ADA-related concerns; conduct interviews and fact-finding; collaborate to resolve issues.
• Serve as primary contact for ADA requirements, providing guidance and ensuring equitable practices.
• Track and analyze accommodation data to improve policies and processes.
• Collaborate with departments and community organizations to enhance accessibility; act as ADA liaison.

Skills

ADA knowledge

Interviews / fact-finding

Case management

Analytical skills

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks an ADA Specialist to support Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations for employees, volunteers, and the public. You will review requests, coordinate accommodations, and maintain confidential records with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include conducting interviews, drafting determinations, and tracking case data while collaborating with district staff to ensure compliant, equitable services.