Access Specialist

Work Site Location: Coeur d' Alene Campus
Work Schedule: Full-time, year round

Excellent benefits, including retirement

15 vacation days per year
12 sick days per year
14 paid holidays

Pay Grade: P4 To see full Professional/salaried Pay Grade Salary Structures click here

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Disability Services Director, the Access Specialist plans and facilitates the implementation of appropriate accommodations, auxiliary aids and support services for students with disabilities.

Job Duties:


This list includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Educates students about available, appropriate and reasonable accommodations.
• Ensures implementation of reasonable accommodations that are consistent with the course of study and policies of the college, and maintain essential course requirements.
• Coordinates accommodations for students needing lectures notes by note taker.
• Coordinates accommodations for students needing scribes or lab assistance.
• Assesses the most effective approach to accommodation for the students based on disability related need and equal access.
• Provides training/education materials to students, staff and faculty pertaining to the provision of notes.
• Provides effective accommodation to students in a timely manner (per DSS procedure, NIC policy).
• Maintains and updates confidential files and program records accurately and securely.
• Collaborates with faculty and administrators to implement reasonable accommodations for course-specific pedagogy and assessment for classroom, lab, clinical, experiential and online learning environments.
• Informs faculty of academic accommodations and compliance with legal responsibilities, as well as instructional, programmatic or curriculum modifications.
• Supports students in resolving disability and accessibility related issues that may create barriers to academic success; refers students to appropriate campus and community resources.
• Uses effective problem solving and decision-making skills to identify and implement solutions to complex, sensitive issues and educate students in self-advocacy to help implement reasonable accommodations.
• Participates in continuing education and training as is necessary to keep up job skills.
• Participates in staff meetings, events and service training opportunities.
• Participates in relevant professional development activities to stay informed of state and federal regulations regarding students with disabilities and special populations.
• Maintains a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and work relationship with supervisor, college staff, students, and the community.

Marginal duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience : Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or other area related to the needs of the position and a minimum of one year full-time equivalent experience working with individuals who utilize assistive technology and/or working with individuals with disabilities is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required License and/or Certifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Specific knowledge regarding working with individuals with medical conditions or disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injury and/or individuals on the autism spectrum.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use, Assistive Technologies
• Ability to train others in the use of Assistive Technologies
• Excellent English language skills
• Proficiency using personal computer, including Microsoft Windows and Office applications
• Effective written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including phone, fax, copier

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and proof of degree

All application materials including resume and cover letter must be uploaded and the application completed prior to the close date

Advertised: May 06, 2022 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: June 03, 2022 11:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time