Accessibility Resources Learning Specialist

Accessibility Resources Learning Specialist

Department: Learning Resources

Location: Wellesley Hills/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:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching and promoting success among a diverse student population.
This position will provide support and advising to students with disabilities, including conducting intake interviews, reviewing medical documentation, facilitating reasonable accommodations, managing cases, overseeing the logistics of the Testing Center, collaborating with faculty and key partners as necessary, and maintaining records and other administrative tasks. This is a full-Time position stationed on the Wellesley campus but will support the Framingham and Ashland campuses as well; will be expected be flexible with an on-campus and work schedule.

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;
• Oversee the operations of the Testing Center including scheduling, communication with students and faculty, and managing proctor rotations;
• 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, Reading and Writing Center, Math and Science Center, Health Educators, Psychologists, Advisors, Academic Department Heads, 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;
• Participate in campus events as an office representative and assist with orientation and training of part-time learning and accessibility specialists;
• Other duties as assigned.

Commitment to Equity:

• Support MassBay’s commitment to the Equity Agenda;
• Collaborate 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;
• Engage with the Office of Diversity on issues related to underserved student success;
• 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 required discipline, 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;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students;
• Two years' experience in higher education, preferably in a community college;
• Two years' background/experience working with students with disabilities at the post-secondary level;
• Professional knowledge of current disabilities law, research related to working with students with disabilities, and cutting-edge technological resources for students with disabilities;
• Basic familiarity with student information systems such as Blackboard and PeopleSoft;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member;
• Ability to establish rapport and build harmonious working relationships with people of various ethnic, cultural, and/or economic backgrounds;
• Ability to establish productive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and parents;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and to use discretion in handling confidential information;
• Knowledge of FERPA;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; and
• Strong knowledge of and commitment to the mission and student population of a community college.
  

Additional Information:

Salary Range: Starting salary range $58,320.00 to $69,398.00, in accordance with qualifications and experience and subject to classification and the collective bargaining agreement.

Position Type: MCCC-Professional

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.
Staff
All MassBay Community College students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Accordingly, initial employment is dependent upon receipt and verification of full vaccination status records; details of how to fulfill vaccine record verification requirements will be provided during the hire and onboarding process.
This is a grant funded position, and position is contingent on 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, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, 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 sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s for Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Lisa MacDonald, Director of Equity Compliance, 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.