Substitute- Disabled Student Program and Services Specialist Continuous Applicant Pool

Imperial Valley College•Imperial, CA

38d

About The Position

Under the direction of an administrator, support functions to assist students in the disabled students program; recruit and train classroom interpreters, tutors, notetakers, and other services necessary to support students in the classroom. The incumbent in this classification supports the intake and secures specific support services for the disabled student population. The work requires extensive interaction with participants/students, faculty, staff, and others. The incumbent may oversee the procedures, equipment, and facilities required in the delivery of support services. The incumbent must possess well-developed organizational skills and communication skills related to working with students with disabilities. The following duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be restricted or construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of individuals so classified.

Requirements

Any combination equivalent to an associate degree in education, psychology, counseling, or a related field and two years of experience providing services to individuals with disabilities.
IMPORTANT: To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts (transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date, and must be translated by a NACES certified organization if they are from outside the U.S.). All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.

Responsibilities

Process intake interview with new students applying for services and collect all documentation regarding their disability.
Coordinate orientation regarding program guidelines, services, and student responsibilities; collaborate with presenters for orientation.
Coordinate and communicate with administrative, instructional, and support staff to determine academic support services to be provided to students with a disability.
Develop and maintain appropriate documentation about students and the services provided each semester.
Provide training and supervision for classroom interpreters and aides, coordinate services for disabled students.
Assist in budget development and coordination.
Coordinate and facilitate test administration and proctoring services to accommodate student needs, and monitors students in the testing process.
Participate in meetings and on committees as assigned. Ensure coordination of support services and follow-up for disabled students.
Coordinate services and activities for disabled program participants; assist staff in planning, organizing, and coordinating programs and activities for disabled students.
Coordinate requests for adaptive furniture necessary for students. Coordinate inventory and retrieval process for furniture each semester.
Maintains student records according to regulations, policies, and procedures; prepares program reports.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.