Assistant Director, Disability Support Services
About The Position
This position serves as the primary contact for Disability Support Services (DSS) for students, parents, faculty and staff. Assists the director with the development and implementation of institutional effectiveness goals. Provides direct supervision for Learning Disability Specialists, DSS Coordinators, and DSS support personnel. Serves as first point of contact for inquiries from students, parents, faculty and staff. Reviews incoming student documentation for completeness based on departmental guidelines by disability and communicates with students and/or parents concerning any additional disability documentation required for students to receive DSS services. Acts as an advocate for student needs with faculty and staff when necessary; promotes positive student self-advocacy skills. Assigns incoming students to DSS Coordinators based on disability documentation. Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art technology, techniques, laws, services, and philosophy relevant to disability areas. Leads DSS orientation workshops. Serves as a resource for students, faculty, and staff, and serves on various college committees. Performs the duties of a DSS Coordinator when needed. Schedules study session appointments and ensures enforcement of appointment policy. Assists students in requesting and arranging instructional, technical, facility, and staff assigned accommodations. Develops and implements workshops that will educate students, faculty, and staff regarding disability issues.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Disabilities, Special Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Assistive Technology, or a related field
- Requires a minimum of two years experience working with high school and/or college students with disabilities
- Supervisory experience
- Working knowledge of various disabilities and the impact the disability will have on the students' academic performance.
- Experience interpreting medical documentation required for the determination of accommodations
- Demonstrated knowledge of disability laws as they pertain to higher education and students with disabilities including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Knowledge of various disability types and be aware of the manifestations of the disability and the accommodations that would be reasonable and appropriate
- Effective leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills
- Demonstrates excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
- Must possess effective advocacy skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Must work harmoniously with staff, faculty, and general public
- Ability to read and interpret student disability documentation, including psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations
Nice To Haves
- Two years supervisory experience
- Experience working with students with disabilities in a post-secondary academic environment
Responsibilities
- Assists the director with the development and implementation of institutional effectiveness goals
- Provides direct supervision for Learning Disability Specialists, DSS Coordinators, and DSS support personnel
- Serves as first point of contact for inquiries from students, parents, faculty and staff
- Reviews incoming student documentation for completeness based on departmental guidelines by disability and communicates with students and/or parents concerning any additional disability documentation required for students to receive DSS services
- Acts as an advocate for student needs with faculty and staff when necessary; promotes positive student self-advocacy skills
- Assigns incoming students to DSS Coordinators based on disability documentation
- Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art technology, techniques, laws, services, and philosophy relevant to disability areas
- Leads DSS orientation workshops
- Serves as a resource for students, faculty, and staff, and serves on various college committees
- Performs the duties of a DSS Coordinator when needed
- Schedules study session appointments and ensures enforcement of appointment policy
- Assists students in requesting and arranging instructional, technical, facility, and staff assigned accommodations
- Develops and implements workshops that will educate students, faculty, and staff regarding disability issues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
