Coordinator of Disability Services

Vermont State University•Lyndonville, VT

2d•$50,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provide specialized support to eligible students with disabilities or difficulties, including assessment, review of documentation, development of support plans, academic counseling, and instruction in disability-related success strategies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education or counseling, plus two to four years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
Broad base of knowledge and skills related to programs and rights of students with disabilities in post-secondary education.
Familiarity with social service agencies.
Good counseling and advising skills.
Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups within and outside of the college, requiring coordinating, liaison, advocacy.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret diagnostic evaluations to plan services and appropriate accommodations for eligible students.
Confer with parents, diagnosticians, guidance counselors, high school special education teachers, case managers, and mental health agencies in order to obtain documentation of learning difficulties or disabilities.
Provide screening and referral for students with learning difficulties or disabilities to receive counseling, evaluations, or other services as needed.
Provide academic pre-advising to students at risk or students with disabilities.
Supervise and train paraprofessional tutors.
Provide resource information and technical advice for faculty who work with students with disabilities in order to assist with assessment, curriculum development, and the adoption of Universal Design principles.
Participate in summer programs for high-risk students and students with disabilities including the design and development of advising-related learning plans, pre-advising services, and participation in academic success activities with other staff.
Confer regularly with supervisor, other student services staff, other college offices/personnel, and community services providers to plan, coordinate, and evaluate services/activities, exchange information, investigate and resolve problems, and refer students for assistance with special needs.
Perform various administrative tasks associated with assigned function, such as preparing activity and progress reports, evaluating programs, and advertising program services.
Document contacts with students and maintain case notes.
Keep abreast of current developments in the field.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Establish and maintain clear guidelines for students qualifying for Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals within legal boundaries and current case law.
Demonstrate a variety of assistive technologies to students who qualify and would benefit from these resources; provide foundation-level instruction about use of these technologies
Coordinate the provision of key assistive technology devices and software programs for use by students with disabilities.