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POSTED BY:
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humanres
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DATE:
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29.03.2008 |
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JOB TITLE:
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Disability Support Specialist (Program Support Supervisor 1) |
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LOCATION:
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seattle Washington, United States
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SALARY:
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$0.00 (yearly) |
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About Pierce College District: The Pierce College District has two community colleges (Pierce College Fort Steilacoom located in Lakewood and Pierce College Puyallup located in Puyallup) and a far-reaching extended learning program. For nearly 40 years, Pierce College has been a vital part of the Pierce County communities it serves, developing a national reputation for academic excellence and support services to ensure student success. Position Summary: Reporting to the Coordinator of Access & Disability Services, the Disability Support Specialist is a member of the Access & Disability Support Team and is responsible for coordinating assistive technology services for students with disabilities to include program design and assessment. This position is also responsible for advising and assisting students with disabilities in planning a program of study designed to achieve academic success. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral science, computer technology, vocational rehabilitation, special education or closely related field. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Certification in assistive technology OR substantial progress toward certification with the ability to complete certification within one year from date of hire. • Knowledge of and the ability to administer high quality support services to students with disabilities. • Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, applicable state, local and federal laws and regulations, as well as universal design concepts. • Expertise and competence in understanding and articulating a broad variety of disabilities (physical, mental, learning, psychological). • Knowledge of student services in education and the skill and ability to apply appropriate models of disabilities services. • Knowledge of a wide variety of assistive technology used in education. • Skill and ability in managing and developing professional and peer staff. • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups. • Skill and ability to apply problem-solving techniques and professional judgment in complex, confidential and sensitive situations. • Excellent time management and organizational skills. • Computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and experience with Access. • Ability to stay current with regard to laws, trends, and initiatives relating to individuals with disabilities. • Ability to access a network of community agencies for resources and referral purposes to support students with disabilities. • Ability to function in a consultative and collaborative manner for case management, decision –making and problem solving. • Understanding of multicultural and cultural competencies and ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, families and other customers from different backgrounds. • Ability to adhere to high standards of integrity, confidentiality and honesty. Desired Qualifications: • Master’s degree in social/behavioral science, computer technology, vocational rehabilitation, special education or closely related field. • Experience working with persons with disabilities. • Experience working in a community college or higher education environment. Application Procedure: Applicants must submit the following to the District Human Resources Office by 5 p.m., April 18th, 2008: 1) Application for Employment form which is downloadable from our website at www.pierce.ctc.edu/Pers AND 2) Cover letter that addresses how you meet the required and desired qualifications as outlined in this announcement. Be sure to provide specific examples to support your experience, training, and/or skills. Veterans - To request veteran’s preference, a completed Request for Veterans Preference form must be submitted by the closing date. The form is downloadable from our website or may be requested by email, telephone or mail service. Application materials may be requested by email at humanres@pierce.ctc.edu, fax 253-912-3638 or writing to Pierce College District, Human Resources Office at the address below. Note: Requests for application materials to be mailed must be received at least three business days prior to the closing date. Application materials will not be mailed after that time. Application materials may be submitted in person, faxed to 253-912-3638, emailed to humanres@pierce.ctc.edu or sent via postal service to meet the application deadline. Essential Functions: Under the general direction of the Coordinator of Access & Disability Services at Fort Steilacoom the Disability Support Specialist will have extensive involvement with students, staff, the public and various agencies in carrying out assistive technology program activities and will coordinate, schedule and monitor assistive technology program activities to determine consistency with program goals. Within the assistive technology program, the position will have responsibility for: • Directing assistive technology services for students with disabilities and providing leadership and training to the Access & Disability Services (ADS) team when planning for the use and evaluation of learning technologies. • In collaboration with the Coordinator, develop accommodation and academic adjustment plans that offer access to instructional material, course content and on-line resources to students with disabilities. • Integrate assistive technology for persons with disabilities into teaching and learning and provide campus-wide coordination and support for access to computers and on-line resources. • Assess and train qualified students on the use of assistive technology equipment and programs; assist staff and faculty to implement accommodation plan as they relate to use of assistive technology. • Work closely with District ADS Coordinators to provide seamless assistive technology services across the district and to administer assistive technology policies, procedures and support. • In collaboration with Institutional Technology, research, evaluate and recommend new equipment, hardware and software with particular attention to universal design concepts; recommend purchase as needed. Consult with vendors and external partners in testing and developing new technology and services. • Assist in the preparation and delivery of workshops and orientations to promote awareness of issues of providing access to students with disabilities. • Participate as a team member in the Academic Support Center (ASC). Consult with faculty and colleagues, as needed, to provide assistive technology services and/or make resources more accessible. Provide cross-training with staff in the ASC. • Manage current assistive technology lab, providing access to assistive hardware and software. • Hire, train, supervise and evaluate part-time and/or work study employees in the assistive technology lab. • Advise and assist students in planning a program of study designed to achieve their academic goals; review eligibility for student admission to a program; explain process for transcript evaluation and perform unofficial evaluation of transfer credits. • Explain course offerings and prerequisite requirements; interpret institutional/departmental policies and degree and transfer requirements. • Provide on-going evaluation of student progress toward degree or certificate completion based on current coursework and reviews of transcripts from other institutions. • Implement strategies that lead to improved retention rates. Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick and personal leave; holiday pay; reduced tuition; and Public Employees Retirement System benefits. Terms of Employment: This is a full-time (40 hours per week), 12 months per year classified civil service position. Classified as a Program Support Supervisor I, the position is located at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom (Lakewood). Work schedule is 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. The starting salary is $2,671 per month with periodic increments to $3,479 per month. A higher starting salary above $2,671 per month may be authorized, which is dependent upon applicable experience/education. Conditions of Employment: • Physical Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting and requires the ability to use a personal computer. • All employees are required to become a member of the Washington Public Employees Association and pay membership dues, or as a non-member pay an agency shop, non-association or representation fee within thirty calendar days after the date of hire. • In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. • Pierce College has adopted a Drug Free Workplace policy. As a condition of employment, employees must agree to abide by the requirements established in that policy.
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