AccessAbility Services Learning Specialist

Western Connecticut State University•Danbury, CT

3d•$30 - $30

About The Position

Western Connecticut State University is hiring a part-time Accommodations Specialist University Assistant in its Office of AccessAbility Services for the Spring 2027 semester. AccessAbility Services coordinates accommodations and support services for undergraduate and graduate students with documented disabilities. The position is 19 hours per week for 18.5 weeks, from January 11, 2027, through May 21, 2027, with work scheduled on a minimum of three days per week. The hourly rate is $30.00, and the position has no paid benefits. The specialist evaluates disability documentation and coordinates accommodations for students with ongoing and temporary disabilities. The role includes maintaining an active caseload, monitoring students’ academic progress and accommodation effectiveness, coordinating with students and faculty, keeping confidential records, and connecting students with appropriate academic and campus resources. The successful candidate will also conduct campus outreach and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Educational Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, or a closely related field.
Experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting; higher education experience is highly desirable.
Ability to interpret and evaluate medical, psychological, and/or psychoeducational documentation.
Understanding of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA).
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
Experience determining appropriate services and reasonable accommodations based on documentation.
At least two years of experience providing direct services, such as one-to-one academic coaching, to individuals with disabilities in a postsecondary environment.
Experience and knowledge using computer-based databases.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake accommodation meetings and evaluate medical, psychological, and psychoeducational documentation to determine eligibility and implement accommodation plans.
Coordinate rapid-response support for students with temporary disabilities, including setting accommodation timelines, arranging implementation, and reassessing needs as conditions and academic participation change.
Manage an active caseload of students with temporary disabilities; follow up with students and faculty, assess accommodation effectiveness and barriers, and coordinate support for catching up on coursework and reengaging in classes.
Maintain accurate, confidential student records and accommodation timelines in Accommodate.
Collaborate with students and faculty to address accessibility and accommodation needs promptly and accurately.
Conduct campus outreach about AccessAbility Services.
Document all student interactions in the AccessAbility Services database.
Proactively contact students with ongoing disabilities, review available midterm grades, and check on academic progress, engagement, and accommodation effectiveness.
Work with students to identify barriers, resolve accommodation-related concerns, and connect them with appropriate academic and campus resources.
Perform other related duties as assigned.