Posted: 06/03/2014 | Employer: WITC
Accommodations Specialist (765 hours/year) @ WITC Superior Campus Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Accommodations Specialist at the Superior Campus. This position is responsible for coordinating disability services and ensuring equal access for students with disabilities. The Accommodation Specialist reports to the Dean of Students. Work schedule is 765 hours scheduled over 38 weeks/year and requires flexibility to meet student demand.Required Core Abilities: WITC seeks to employ individuals with talent, commitment, enthusiasm, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to:-Assess own learning and progress toward established personal and professional goals.-Demonstrate creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.-Communicate effectively in personal and group settings.-Contribute to a diverse, respectful, and inclusive working and learning environment.-Effect change and demonstrate flexibility and positive leadership.-Acquire and apply technology to working and learning.Qualifications:1) Bachelor's degree with a minor or 20 semester credits in special education, rehabilitation, speech pathology, or other related field.2) Previous work experience involving provision of direct accommodation services to students, including but not limited to: seating, positioning, augmentative/alternative communications, keyboard emulation, and assistive technologies.3) Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding disability services in post-secondary education.4) Knowledge of services available for students with disabilities in a post-secondary environment.5) Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse economic, social, racial, and ethnic background.6) Demonstrated leadership skills.Your application will be considered complete when we have received a completed online application, a cover letter addressing all of the qualifications for this position, a resume, and original or copies of official or unofficial college transcripts. If you have noted an educational degree on your application, WITC requests transcripts to support your degree. Official transcripts are required prior to an offer of employment.Please mail transcripts, if unable to scan, to Human Resources:WITC505 Pine Ridge DriveShell Lake WI 54871