Savannah College of Art and Design-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Savannah, GA
Educational Services

As a disability and access specialist, you will efficiently manage an active caseload of students with accessibility needs to determine academic adjustments and reasonable accommodations based on student documentation and compliance with Section 504 and ADA guidelines. You will attend weekly case conferences and participate in quarterly student orientations as assigned. Among other duties, you will engage in an interactive review process to determine accommodations for students' living environments and participate in regular meetings to improve the housing accommodation process. You will also stay updated on relevant legislation to ensure informed decision-making and provide students with appropriate community referrals tailored to their individual needs and circumstances. Additionally, you will notify your supervisor of personal staff development needs and actively contribute to department performance improvement initiatives. In this role, you will participate in university-wide efforts to improve access for students with accessibility support needs and serve as a resource to the university in areas related to adaptive computer technology and other relevant resources.

  • Manage an active caseload of students with accessibility needs.
  • Determine academic adjustments and reasonable accommodations based on student documentation.
  • Attend weekly case conferences and participate in quarterly student orientations.
  • Engage in an interactive review process to determine accommodations for students' living environments.
  • Participate in regular meetings to improve the housing accommodation process.
  • Stay updated on relevant legislation to ensure informed decision-making.
  • Provide students with appropriate community referrals tailored to their individual needs.
  • Notify supervisor of personal staff development needs.
  • Contribute to department performance improvement initiatives.
  • Document student interactions in Titanium.
  • Maintain a current schedule in the master calendar.
  • Prepare reports for supervisor's signature and approval.
  • Monitor and update the disability services database.
  • Organize and implement executive functioning support in group and one-on-one environments.
  • Contribute to outreach, psychoeducational program development, and presentations.
  • Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, counselor education, psychology, special education, social work, or a related field.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work well with diverse stakeholders through collaboration.
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