year) @ Northwood Tech Superior Campus

Northwood Technical College•Superior, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwood Technical College is seeking a part-time Accommodation Specialist at its Superior Campus. The role provides campus disability services and helps establish a learning environment that empowers students to reach their learning goals. The Accommodation Specialist collaborates with faculty, staff, and the wider community to advocate for students with disabilities and promote equal access to the College’s programs, activities, courses, and support services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Three years of related work experience.
One year of supervisory or leadership experience.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to contribute to a team environment while maintaining accountability and motivation in self and others.
Strong customer service skills focused on diversity, community, and continuous quality improvement.
Problem-solving skills that employ critical thinking.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to effectively apply technology to tasks and projects.
Experience leading projects through time management and effective delegation.
Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding disability services in post-secondary education.
Knowledge of services available for students with disabilities in a post-secondary environment.
Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse economic, social, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to obtain a driver’s license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy.

Nice To Haves

A minor or 20 semester credits in special education, rehabilitation, or speech pathology.
Previous work experience providing direct accommodation services to students, including screen readers, speech-to-text, interpreter services, ergonomics, auxiliary aids, and other assistive technologies.

Responsibilities

Actively embody and promote Northwood Tech’s values of collaboration, innovation, excellence, community, support, integrity, and respect.
Promote equal access to post-secondary education.
Advocate for students with disabilities and provide access to the campus community.
Distribute information about disability services through institutional publications.
Use hardware and software products that promote equal access to education.
Promote services to students with disabilities.
Determine appropriate academic accommodations and services with students.
Encourage students with disabilities to develop independence and self-advocacy.
Provide college-wide staff development activities related to special needs as requested.
Inform college-wide staff about accommodation procedures and their legal compliance responsibilities.
Maintain records documenting student plans for selected accommodations.
Maintain a case management system with careful, accurate records for each student.
Complete client reporting data required by the state.
Assist with transition services.
Partner with internal support services to provide a holistic learning environment.
Participate with community agencies, secondary schools, and county transition teams.
Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by receiving and reporting criminal incidents to the Northwood Tech Safety Office.
Perform other duties as assigned.