Accessibility Services Specialist IV (Accessibility Services Deaf and Hard of Hearing Manager)

Kentucky Community and Technical Colleges • Lexington, MN

54d • $4,014 - $5,017 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides leadership support to Student Accessibility Services. Oversees disability services for all BCTC students who are deaf/hard of hearing. Partners with internal stakeholders on complex disability-related matters to ensure institution-wide compliance with the requirements of legal and institutional disability policies and procedures, as well as student access to the physical, educational and social activities of the institution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field) and six years of related experience.
• National Interpreter Certification.
• Current license granted by the KY Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree (Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field) and eight years of related experience.
• Two years of experience interpreting for Deaf/Hard of Hearing.

Responsibilities

• Manage Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.
• Schedule interpreters for classes and events at all BCTC campuses including Adult Ed.
• Provide guidance to faculty, staff, and administration on disability issues.
• Provide conflict resolution for interpreters and Deaf /Hard of Hearing students.
• Serve Bluegrass Community and Technical College as Deaf /Hard of Hearing subject matter expert.
• Deliver American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation in classroom settings and during college-sponsored programs, services, and activities to ensure effective communication access for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
• Hire, manage and maintain a network of qualified freelance interpreters.
• Maintain records in compliance with industry standards, policies, regulations and best practices.
• Provide operational support to the Director of Student Accessibility Services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services