Student Accessibility & Disability Services Specialist

Connecticut State Community College; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

CT State Community College seeks an Educational Assistant for the Office for Disability and Accessibility Services. This on-site, part-time role supports accommodations, maintains records, and coordinates testing accommodations to aid students with disabilities.

Under supervision, you will work with diverse students, faculty, and staff, uphold confidentiality, and ensure compliance with ADA and Section 504 requirements while delivering effective accessibility services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriately related field.
• Two years of experience in academic accommodation for students or related field.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of accessibility services.
• Engages in supporting the interactive process with students, faculty, and staff to access accommodations.
• Collects medical and educational documentation to determine disability and initiates review.
• Maintains comprehensive records in the Accommodate system with accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to implement approved accommodations.
• Contribute to equity-centered strategies to address accessibility issues and ensure ADA/504 compliance.
• Protects confidentiality of student disability records and supports testing accommodations as needed.
• Performs additional duties to support the Office for Disability and Accessibility Services.

Skills

Experience with accommodations

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriately related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CT State Community College seeks an Educational Assistant for the Office for Disability and Accessibility Services. This on-site, part-time role supports accommodations, maintains records, and coordinates testing accommodations to aid students with disabilities.

Under supervision, you will work with diverse students, faculty, and staff, uphold confidentiality, and ensure compliance with ADA and Section 504 requirements while delivering effective accessibility services.