Assistive Technology & Accessibility Specialist

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Job Title: Assistive Technology and Accessibility Specialist
Job Category: Grant
Post Date: November 6, 2024


Position Summary:

The Department of Special Education, Language, and Literacy (SELL) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is seeking an Assistive Technology and Accessibility Specialist to ensure that students with disabilities throughout the state of New Jersey obtain access to and receive training in Assistive and Accessible Technology to complete their academic tasks. Reporting to the Project Director, the Assistive Technology and Accessibility Specialist will be responsible for providing a wide range of services with a focus on enhancing accessibility and inclusion in New Jersey’s educational institutions. The role entails training, technical assistance, assessments, and the development of resources to support students with disabilities and educators throughout the state of New Jersey.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to all involved regarding software, devices and equipment
• Webinar development and Community Network trainings and access for all acquired equipment and AT devices within created inventory
• Resource management and maintaining in-house inventory
• Advocate for accessibility initiatives and policies within the state of NJ through collaboration with the NJ DoE
• Assist Project Director in creating future plans and procedures for continuous improvement and ongoing evaluation of all AT Center activities

Required Qualifications:

• Several Years of experience within the field of Assistive Technology
• Masters Degree or higher
• Demonstrated ability to…organize, create, collaborate and outreach

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong skills in the evaluation and provision of Assistive Technology for Learning
• Strong skills and experience working with students with disabilities in core curricula content areas of literacy and numeracy
• Strong interpersonal skills

Employer Qualifications:

• Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks.
• Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.

About TCNJ

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings, including the fourth-best college library in the nation, according to the Princeton Review.

Employee Benefits:

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should apply online at: careers@tcnj.edu and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.