Disability Specialist

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

1d•$53,615 - $75,729

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director, the Disability Specialist formulates, implements, monitors, and evaluates appropriate services for students with disabilities, with a focus on maintaining cutting-edge, student-centered services. The role provides direct support and advocacy for students, helps faculty understand accommodations, and participates in university outreach and training related to disability access. The specialist also determines eligibility for services, approves accommodations, maintains records, and assists students and families with documentation and registration.

Requirements

Experience evaluating disability documentation, including psychoeducational, psychological, and medical evaluations.
Specialized knowledge to interpret and assess medical and technical evaluations and determine disability accommodations and appropriate support services.
Experience developing and presenting in-service training.
Demonstrated knowledge of computer and assistive technologies.
Knowledge of disability practices and procedures, including applicable federal and state laws, policies, regulations, and standards such as Section 504 and the ADAAA.
Knowledge of universal design principles, concepts, methods, and techniques.
Knowledge of standards, requirements, and regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Working knowledge of the ADAAA and its regulations, with the ability to explain them and their implications for students with disabilities.
Excellent group process, communication, problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Educational Psychology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education providing comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
At least two years of experience working with students in post-secondary education, providing advocacy and support services within a college setting.

Responsibilities

Counsel and advise students with disabilities, provide specialized skills and compensatory strategies, and support student advocacy and learning strategies.
Advocate for students with disabilities with faculty, administrators, and parents.
Guide faculty in making accommodations for students in their classes.
Participate in university education efforts to explain disability-access policies and procedures and improve access and services.
Participate in outreach and training for students eligible for services through Disability Access Services (DAS).
Determine eligibility for services and approve services and accommodations.
Communicate with students and maintain current, complete records.
Assist current and prospective students and their families in obtaining appropriate documentation and registering for services.
Participate in departmental committees and complete additional duties and projects as assigned by the Director.