Coordinator of Disability Services

Tennessee Board of Regents•Knoxville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

According to the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, eligible individuals with disabilities are not to be discriminated against and are to experience equal access in all college programs. The role of the Coordinator, in Disability Services, is to coordinate support services for students by interpreting appropriate disability documentation and deciding and implementing accommodation strategies for qualified students who request reasonable accommodations. The job requires intervention if a student is not being properly accommodated and the ability to work with faculty and staff in order to meet the needs of both the student and the essential requirements of the courses in which the student is registered.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
A year of on-the-job training and experience is necessary for a person to learn all of the major duties and be able to do them well and with confidence.
3 years of experience and specialized knowledge working with people of varying disabilities particularly psychological/ psychiatric disorders, Autism Spectrum, and Veterans with disabilities.
Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.
A working knowledge of the ADAAA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other disability laws.
Knowledge of The Office of Civil Rights’ legal policies and issues.
The ability to independently develop appropriate accommodations/academic adjustment strategies.
To be able to understand psychoeducational testing and understand how to interpret the data as functional limitations to apply to the college setting.
The ability to negotiate and mediate potentially heated situations between students and faculty/staff.
The ability to work independently, and make appropriate decisions that affect the College’s compliance with federal disability laws related to requiring equal access to the College’s programs.
Able to engage in the College’s mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

Coordinate support services for students with disabilities by reviewing and interpreting appropriate documentation and developing accommodation/ academic adjustment strategies; work with faculty and staff to facilitate student accommodations/academic adjustment issues.
Provide direct services to students with disabilities (proctor, scribe, note-taker, alternate materials development, etc.). Provide feedback and make occasional adjustments to new and returning students’ academic schedule.
Maintain database by entering daily contacts with students and/or about students and entering documentation information and additional paperwork as necessary; assist director with office operation and preparation of reports.
Represent Disability Services at events on and off campus in order to assist incoming students with registering with the office by reviewing appropriate documentation needs and providing an avenue for smooth transition and communication.
Recruit, assess skills, hire, schedule, supervise part-time contract interpreters, transcriptionists, note-takers, readers, scribes, etc.; manage temporary contracts.
Assist director with presentation of workshops on disability issues and facilitation of student groups. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short/Long-term Disability
FSA/HSA
Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
Sick Leave Bank
Longevity Pay
Many opportunities for professional development