Accessibility Services Advisor (Part Time, Academic Year)
Johnson & Wales University•Providence, RI
•Onsite
About The Position
Facilitates the provision of reasonable accommodations and advising to students with disabilities.
Requirements
- Minimum of a master’s degree
- Moderate amount of experience advising students with disabilities or other related experience
- Must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Develops and implements a comprehensive plan for disability services and in and out of classroom accommodations for students with disabilities
- Meets with prospective and current students and their families, as needed, and maintains records accordingly
- Provides disability services orientations to students, parents and faculty
- Educates faculty on best practices they can use while teaching students with disabilities including researching and recommending assistive technology
- Advises on personal and academic issues for students with disabilities
- Coordinates special workshops, instructional programs and placement testing, as necessary
- Manages compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act to consistently meet the needs of students
- Participates with various departmental or campus committees on disability related issues
- Proctors testing sessions, as necessary
- Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
