Job Description:

The Learning Specialist/Disability Services reports to the Director of Office for Students with Disabilities and Deaf Services and works collaboratively with the staff to foster access, success and retention of students with disabilities. 

DUTIES:

1. Facilitate access of students with disabilities to programs, services and facilities at the College.
2. Assess the learning strengths and weaknesses of individual students; develop individualized plans detailing educational accommodations needed both within and outside the classroom; assist new and continuing students with educational planning and scheduling.
3. Consult with faculty and other college professionals to develop and implement educational accommodations and other services needed for student success.
4. Collaborate with community agencies and schools to perform outreach, exchange information about services and obtain learning aids appropriate to students needs.
5. Instruct students in the use of educational equipment/assistive technology which will support their academic success; collaborate with faculty to include assistive technology in educational accommodations.
6. Refer students to appropriate academic, tutorial and personal support as needed.
7. Maintain student records and other documentation according to procedures established by Office for Students with Disabilities and Deaf Services.
8. Submit periodic statistical and narrative reports as requested.
9. Participate in student/faculty/staff development to promote sensitivity to the needs of individuals with disabilities and to expand the skills/awareness needed to respond to these needs.
10. Serve as college student advisor.
11. Perform college service; attend departmental, division and College-wide meetings and professional development opportunities.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Master's degree with three years experience and/or training that includes college level disability services, disability assessment, American's with Disability Act (ADA) compliance or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience working with individuals with disabilities; ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Experience working with multiple disabilities, assistive technology, and higher education work experience; proficiency in American Sign Language or Spanish.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:  Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.

COMPENSATION:  $22.65 an hour, non-benefited

STARTING DATE:  December 15, 2009   

HOURS: 18.5 hours per week. 

FUNDING SOURCE:  Perkins Grant

Additional Information:
Holyoke Community College is committed to excellence and opportunity through diversity in education and employment. Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, and national origin, in its education programs or employment.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Interest (Cover Letter) and
• List of references with names, addresses, & telephone numbers of three professional references

DEADLINE:   Additional applications may be considered until position is filled.

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