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From: David Goldfield <david.goldfield at comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2019 12:11:12 -0500
Subject: [blind-philly-comp] Employment Opportunity: Part Time
Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities,Montgomery
County Community College,Pottstown, PA 19464
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      Part Time Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities

Montgomery County Community College
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*Part Time Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities *

*Reports to: Director of Disability Services *

*FLSA Status: Non-exempt *

*Closing date for applications is 3/3/19. *

*Hours: 25 hours per week
*

*/*This position has college-wide responsibilities and requires travel
between all campuses and off-site locations. The primary office location
will be the Pottstown campus.
/*

*Basic Purpose: *

The Coordinator for Students with Disabilities is responsible for
coordinating support services and accommodations to ensure equal access
to the educational programs, testing services and activities. This
position has College-wide responsibilities and requires travel between
all campuses and off-site locations.

*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *

  * Works under the supervision of the Director of Disability Services
    at Central Campus to ensure uniform delivery of services, especially
    student eligibility for reasonable accommodations.
  * Conduct initial assessment to determine student needs and to explain
    eligibility requirements for services and accommodations.
  * Review documentation and determine accommodations in consultation
    with the Director of Disability Services.
  * Ensure that appropriate support services, equipment, and assistive
    technology are available to eligible students.
  * Communicate with psychologists, medical doctors, and school
    officials regarding documentation requirements and recommendations
    for accommodations.
  * Prepare accommodation letters for all instructors of students with
    disabilities as appropriate.
  * Maintain accurate student files and Access database to document
    usage of services and accommodations.
  * Consult with faculty regarding disability issues and students who
    are in need of support and accommodations.
  * Work closely with facilities staff to ensure classroom furniture is
    accessible to students with physical disabilities.
  * Hire and complete contracts for note takers, readers, and scribes.
  * Maintain and disseminate a current and accurate list of course
    schedules for students with mobility impairments for emergency
    evacuation purposes.
  * Arrange accommodations for all testing services provided by the
    College, as appropriate.
  * Other duties as assigned by Director of Disability Services

*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **: *

  * Master’s degree in Special Education, Education, Social Work,
    Rehabilitation Counseling, Educational Psychology or related field
    required.
  * Two years recent experience providing support services or educating
    individuals with disabilities of college or transition age.

*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS **: *

  * Familiarity with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section
    504 of the Rehabilitation Act
  * Professional experience reviewing psychoeducational documentation
  * Ability to interact effectively with faculty and the College
    community, the general public and the students served
  * Ability to work with diverse populations.
  * Strong computer skills and familiarity with adaptive technology and
    software.
  * Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has a strong institutional
commitment to diversity and is dedicated to excellence through diversity
in education and employment. MCCC, an EEO Employer, provides equal
employment and educational opportunities to all who are qualified. In
keeping with the College’s diversity initiative, MCCC seeks and welcomes
applications from diverse candidates, those who have had multicultural
experience, and those who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity.

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