Director of Accessibility Services (Temporary) in Norton, Massachusetts at Wheaton College

Posting Number:
0601115

Position Title:
Director of Accessibility Services (Temporary)

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Job Type:
Full-Time

Staff Term:
Other

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Summer 2024

Faculty Term:
Position Type:
Staff

Department:
Filene Ctr Acad Adv & Career Svcs

Job Summary/Basic Function:

• Ensuring students with disabilities have equal access to all campus programs, services, and activities in compliance with ADA.
• Providing direct academic support services to students with disabilities.
• Assisting faculty and staff in providing accommodations and developing appropriate academic success plans.
• Acting as a liaison between Accessibility Services and other campus offices such as the Counseling Center, Health Services, Dean of Students Office, Advising, Admissions, and Residence Life.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Psychology/Counseling or Special Education, related field.
• At least 5-10 years of experience working with students with disabilities, some of which must be at the post-secondary level.
• Experience with case management and provision of academic support services.
• Experience implementing and maintaining assistive technology.
• Knowledge of physical, mobility, medical, psychological, sensory, learning and developmental disabilities, relevant documentation, and provision of accommodations for students within a small college, residential setting.

Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits:


Physical Demands:
ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date:
06/24/2024

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes

Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206

Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu

Contact Fax:
Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.

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Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. List of References
3. Resume

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