IDD Pathways & Achievement Specialist

Guilford Technical Community College; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) invites applications for an Access to Achievement Specialist. The role supports students with IDD by coordinating programs, providing individualized advising and case management, and promoting inclusive campus engagement.

The successful candidate will strengthen academic access, credential attainment, and career readiness through mentoring, referrals, assistive technology integration, and collaboration with faculty and campus partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, Special Education or related area from an accredited institution.
• Master's degree in education or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a postsecondary educational setting providing teaching, counseling, or advising services to individuals with IDD.
• 2+ years of experience using assistive technology to support IDD.
• Experience with distance learning or alternate instructional delivery systems.

Responsibilities

• Supports students with IDD by coordinating programs, providing individualized advising and case management, and promoting inclusive campus engagement.
• Strengthen academic access, credential attainment, and career readiness through mentoring, referrals, assistive technology integration, and collaboration with faculty.
• Manages workshops, data tracking, reporting, and the Summer Preparedness Program to ensure resources and pathways for success.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree in education or related field

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) invites applications for an Access to Achievement Specialist. The role supports students with IDD by coordinating programs, providing individualized advising and case management, and promoting inclusive campus engagement.

The successful candidate will strengthen academic access, credential attainment, and career readiness through mentoring, referrals, assistive technology integration, and collaboration with faculty and campus partners.