Assistive Technology Specialist

Colorado Community College System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Community College of Aurora is hiring an Assistive Technology Specialist (part-time) to acquire specialized disability accommodations, manage intake processes, and support faculty in accessible course delivery. The role focuses on ADA compliance, material procurement, and assistive technology across campus.

The position involves coordinating with students, faculty, staff, and vendors, and maintaining confidential records under FERPA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or closely related field required.
• Experience conducting interactive intakes and determining accommodations.
• Experience coordinating accessible materials (e-text, accessible PDFs, large print).
• Knowledge of ADA and Rehabilitation Act sections 504/508.
• Ability to review disability documentation and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal skills and collaboration.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, accessibility, and student success.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ADA furniture, testing equipment, and assistive hardware procurement.
• Oversee format conversions and accessible material procurement across campus.
• Provide setup, maintenance, and training for assistive technology software/hardware.
• Conduct intake appointments, evaluate needs, and authorize accommodations per laws.
• Review disability documentation and maintain confidential student records.
• Serve as a technical resource to faculty on accessible content and accommodations.
• Support universal design and accessible course environments.
• Monitor operations of format requests and inventory; collect data for reporting.

Skills

Experience with interactive intakes

Alt format conversion & accessibility

Disability laws & compliance (ADA, 504

Documentation review & records

Written & verbal communication

Equity & inclusion

Customer service & organization

UDL advocacy & accessibility guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling / Education / Special Education / Educational Technology / Social Work / Human Services / Disability Studies / Accessibility

Tools

Maxient (case management)

Symplicity

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Accessibility Services, the Assistive Technology Specialist is responsible for acquiring specialized disability accommodations—including ADA ergonomic furniture, alternative format instructional materials (hardcopy and electronic texts), and assistive software—and conducting interactive process intakes to determine reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. This part-time position (up to 28 hours per week) works collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and external vendors to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities and to promote inclusive learning environments across the institution.

The Assistive Technology Specialist provides focused case management and specialized accommodation support services for students with disabilities, including conducting intake appointments, reviewing diagnostic documentation, authorizing accommodations, procuring accessible learning materials, and maintaining confidential student records. The position also serves as a technical resource to faculty and staff regarding accessible course media, assistive hardware/software, Universal Design principles, and accommodation implementation processes.

The Specialist is expected to demonstrate strong customer service, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills while maintaining professionalism, discretion, flexibility, and confidentiality. This position advocates for inclusive practices and supports the institution’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.

OVERVIEW OF CCA

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specialized Accommodations & Material Procurement

• Coordinate the procurement, inventory, deployment, and setup of specialized ADA furniture, ergonomic testing equipment, and assistive hardware across campus facilities.
• Manage alternative format conversion requests, converting standard instructional materials into accessible digital formats (.docx, accessible PDF, audio, e-text) or procuring physical hardcopy/tactile texts for students with visual, print, or cognitive disabilities.
• Oversee the technical setup, maintenance, and training for assistive technology software and hardware (e.g., Central Access Reader, screen readers, dictation headsets, noise-canceling equipment).

Interactive Intake & Case Management

• Conduct interactive process intake appointments with students to gather documentation, evaluate accommodation needs, determine eligibility for services, and authorize appropriate accommodations aligned with federal laws and individual needs.
• Review and assess disability documentation, psychological evaluations, and medical records for apparent and non-apparent disabilities to ensure compliance with institutional guidelines and federal standards.
• Provide ongoing case management, self-advocacy support, and follow-up for students utilizing specialized accommodations and assistive technology.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential student records, case notes, and file attachments within departmental software (e.g., Maxient) while exercising sound judgment and discretion.

Faculty, Staff, and Student Support

• Serve as a technical resource to faculty and staff regarding digital content accessibility, course material remediation, accessible document design, and accommodation implementation.
• Collaborate with faculty, IT, and facilities management to ensure classroom accessibility, physical space modifications, and timely provision of required course materials.
• Advocate for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and assist faculty in creating accessible digital course environments.

Program Operations and Administration

• Assist in monitoring daily operations related to alternative format requests, specialized testing furniture, and assistive technology support.
• Collect and track data related to alternative format requests, hardware/furniture inventory, and technology usage to support continuous improvement and compliance reporting.
• Participate in departmental meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities while maintaining FERPA compliance and institutional standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Education, Special Education, Educational Technology, Social Work, Human Services, Disability Studies, Accessibility, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Professional experience supporting individuals with disabilities in a post-secondary or educational setting, including conducting interactive intakes and determining accommodations.
• Demonstrated experience with alternative text format conversion (e-text, hardcopy, accessible PDFs) and procuring specialized accessibility equipment or ADA ergonomic furniture.
• Demonstrated knowledge of disability laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Demonstrated ability to review and interpret disability documentation, diagnostic evaluations, and medical records.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, accessibility, student success, and maintaining confidentiality while handling sensitive student information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Specialized experience configuring or training students on assistive technology tools (e.g., screen readers/CAR, speech-to-text, optical character recognition tools).
• Experience utilizing student case management systems (e.g., Maxient, Symplicity, or similar databases).
• Knowledge of document remediation techniques for complex instructional materials (e.g., STEM formulas, tables, graphics).
• Teaching, training, or workshop facilitation experience, including experience working with diverse student populations.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Salary/Hourly Range: Anticipated pro-rated compensation is $27.47 – $31.10 per hour, working up to 28 hours per week. Hourly rate is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit package for eligible part-time employees.
• Deadline to Submit Application Material: The priority deadline to submit applications will be at the closing of the position at 11:55 PM on Tuesday, November 17th, 2026.

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information, and documents provided are true, complete, and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false, or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

For any questions or technical issues please contact [e-mail].

Notice to all Applicants

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at [phone] or e-mail at [e-mail].

Colorado Residency Requirement

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence. We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

The Federal Clery Act

(The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.