Accessibility Resources Learning Specialist (Part-Time)

Accessibility Resources Learning Specialist (Part-Time)


Department: VP Academic Affairs


Location: Framingham

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

All open positions are Hybrid & On-site, and employees are expected to be on-site as per their approved schedule.

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community, and have a desire and ability to work with a diverse population. This is a part-time position with no benefits.

This position will provide support and advising to students with disabilities, including conducting intake interviews, reviewing medical documentation, facilitating reasonable accommodations, managing cases, proctoring exams, collaborating with faculty and key partners as necessary, and maintaining records and other administrative tasks.


Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide support and advising to students with disabilities, including reviewing and evaluating diagnostic documentation, conducting intake interviews, and facilitating reasonable accommodations under the new Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment (ADAAA), Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation applicable federal and state civil rights legislation;
• Proctor exams with accommodations;
• Promote self-advocacy and independent learning in the college learning environment by assisting students in understanding their individual disabilities and exploring various methods of compensating for those disabilities (when necessary);
• Perform administrative tasks associated with department needs, including but not limited to assisting with grant writing and reporting, collecting statistics, providing budgetary input, maintaining electronic and print records, and organizing office files;
• Work with the Director and Accessibility Resources team to consult with students, faculty, administrators and other campus personnel regarding issues of disability.
• With the permission of the student, the specialist might discuss the individual needs of the student with relevant faculty members, administrators, and other College personnel;
• Refer students to appropriate college services (e.g. Peer Tutoring, Academic support, Health Educators, Counseling, Advisors, Deans, etc.);
• Participate, as requested by the department, in conducting classes and workshops for the campus community on issues of disability in higher education, awareness, universal design, and learning strategies;
• Maintain professional knowledge in applicable areas.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Commitment to Equity:

• Support MassBay’s commitment to the Equity Agenda; collaborating with faculty, staff, and students on the College’s strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;
• Support MassBay’s commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;
• Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Engage with the Office of Diversity on issues related to underserved student success;
• Further the examination of pertinent practices that are culturally responsive and reflective of inclusive perspectives; and
• Engage in conversations with colleagues and students regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic related to equity and inclusion.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications:


Master’s degree in Special Education, Education Psychology, Counseling, Deaf Education, or closely related field; with one (1) year experience and/or training that includes teaching, instructional technology or program development; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
• Experience working in a diverse environment;
• Three years experience and/or training that includes college-level learning disability services, learning disability assessment, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Section 504 compliance, development of policies/procedures, teaching, or curriculum development.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students;
• Experience working with in a disability services office and knowledge of best practices in the field of disability services;
• Strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to motivate students;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Comfortable with video conferencing, online learning platforms and general office applications and the ability to learn new software;
  

Additional Information:


Salary Range: $33.95 per hour


Position Type: MCCC Part-Time Grade 5


Application Deadline: August 30, 2024, or thereafter until filled.


To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

Telework: MassBay is pleased to offer its staff the option of telework. Employees upon being hired into a position will have the option to apply for a telework schedule. Telework is not guaranteed and all staff must have the ability to report to campus as needed.

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Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator (Lisa MacDonald, lmacdonald@massbay.edu (781) 239-3147), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.