Accessibility Specialist, Accessibility Services

Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Accessibility Specialist, Accessibility Services Posting Number 00576F Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement Salary Range Salary Range: $69,753-$111,776. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement Position Type Faculty - Probationary Regular Posting Type Internal/External Regular/Temporary Regular Employment Type Full-Time Posting Category Faculty Start Date 04/15/2024 End Date Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Work Arrangements
The Accessibility Specialist position is for an initial one year term with the possibility of an extension. The successful candidate will work Mon-Fri, at either campus location (New Westminster or Coquitlam), or online. Regular work may include daytime and evening hours. Workload is assigned each year based on available work.
What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best colleges even better.
The Role
Douglas College is looking for an Accessibility Specialist to join the Accessibility Services team. Accessibility Services advises the college on disability issues, facilitates individual accommodations for students, and works collaboratively to identify and remove barriers in the learning environment. The team consists of Specialists who plan accommodations for students with disabilities and staff who provide exam accommodations, accessible course materials, communication access, and assistive technology accommodations. Accessibility Services is part of the Student Affairs and Services department and helps students access and navigate other services such as Counseling, Advising, Financial Aid, Indigenous Services, and Student Life.
Responsibilities
The Accessibility Specialist coordinates accommodations and support services for students with disabilities. This includes:

•Evaluating diagnostic, educational, and interview data •Meeting with students to discuss the impact of their disability and determine appropriate accommodation •Consulting with instructors to determine how accommodations may be provided within regular course expectations and objectives •Advising and supporting students with accessibility and advocacy needs and referrals •Maintaining, storing, and sharing confidential disability and accommodation information •Conducting meetings with students, faculty, and other service providers

Accessibility Specialists also contribute to team efforts and initiatives that enhance services for students with disabilities in response to ongoing change and development in the field. This includes collaborating with college faculty, staff, and administration to improve accessibility across the college.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

•A Master's degree in Educational Psychology or equivalent discipline such as Special Education, Psychology, Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, or Disability Studies •Experience working with youth or adults with disabilities in a clinical or educational setting •Professional experience conducting and interpreting assessments, planning and implementing individual services, and managing a diverse caseload

To be successful in the role, Accessibility Specialists also require

•Ability to work within and promote a social model of disability •Knowledge of psychosocial and academic impacts of disability relevant to adult learners •Demonstrated experience applying principles of the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ( FIPPA ) •Professional experience in the administration and/or interpretation of normative assessments and reports in areas such as: cognition, academic achievement, vocation, mental health, behavior, and self-regulation •Teaching experience, preferably post-secondary or secondary •Personal attributes and interpersonal skills that facilitate teamwork and effective working relationships with a wide range of students, faculty, staff, and community members

Link to Full Position Profile Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 02/07/2024 Close Date 02/20/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Applications will be reviewed beginning February 20.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/11817

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Education and Training