Director of Accessibility Services

Responsibilities

• Implement disability services and manage accommodations based on legal and college policies.
• Develop and conduct office intake procedures for students with documented disabilities.
• Review and interpret confidential psycho-educational, psychological, and medical assessments to determine eligibility.
• Manage a caseload of students, providing training in self-advocacy, advising, and learning strategy enhancement.
• Provide training, technical assistance, and consulting to faculty, staff, and administration regarding reasonable accommodations and universal design.
• Supervise support staff, including note-takers, lab aides, and sign language interpreters.
• Coordinate testing accommodations and manage the grievance process related to accessibility services.
• Oversee the office budget, including resource allocation for assistive technology and personnel.
• Serve on college committees, including the Behavioral Intervention Team and as a Title IX investigator.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Psychology, Higher Education Administration, Adult Basic Education, or a related field.
• At least two years of professional experience working with students with disabilities.
• Working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA/ADAAA), and FERPA.
• Ability to interpret results of psycho-educational test instruments and diagnostic tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database management/student tracking software.
• Strong communication, program management, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a post-secondary educational system.
• Knowledge of assistive computer technology and resources (e.g., Kurzweil, Zoom).
• Experience with student information systems such as Ellucian Colleague.
• Current knowledge of learning disabilities and other disabilities as they manifest in post-secondary populations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans and life insurance.
• Disability income insurance.
• Tuition remission/reimbursement.
• Flex-time options.
• Extended holiday breaks, vacation, sick leave, and summer Friday closures.

About the Company

Chesapeake College is located in Wye Mills, Maryland, and is dedicated to promoting student success through comprehensive support services and institutional compliance.