Student Accessibility & Support Specialist

Lorain County Community College; Elyria (OH); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Onsite childcare

Free parking

Fitness facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Lorain County Community College seeks a Student Accessibility Specialist to ensure equitable access for students with disabilities in line with ADA and Section 504. You will manage an interactive process to determine eligibility for accommodations while maintaining a caseload and providing holistic support.

You will collaborate with students, faculty, departments, and community agencies, offering auxiliary aids, referrals, and internal/external support to promote inclusive education.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of related experience; some job-specific training is possible.
• Experience conducting individual meetings with students and collaborating with parents, faculty, staff, and other professionals.
• Knowledge of the ADA and Section 504 and applying disability-related requirements in education.
• Ability to navigate emotionally charged conversations with sound judgment, empathy, and appropriate professional boundaries.

Responsabilidades

• Provides equitable access to students with disabilities within federal guidelines (ADA and Section 504) and wrap-around support.
• Determines eligibility for individualized accommodations through an interactive process while maintaining a caseload.
• Serves as liaison and collaborator between students, faculty, departments and community agencies, providing auxiliary aids, resource referrals and support both internally and externally.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Sound judgment

Professional boundaries

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

2-3 years related experience

Experience with meetings with students, parents, faculty

ADA and Section 504 knowledge in education

Descripción del empleo

Lorain County Community College seeks a Student Accessibility Specialist to ensure equitable access for students with disabilities in line with ADA and Section 504. You will manage an interactive process to determine eligibility for accommodations while maintaining a caseload and providing holistic support.

You will collaborate with students, faculty, departments, and community agencies, offering auxiliary aids, referrals, and internal/external support to promote inclusive education.