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Part -Time Disability Counselor - Access & Disability Resources

Position Number: 9900561
Location: Brockton, United States
Position Type: Disability Services

Part -Time Disability Counselor - Access & Disability Resources

Location: Brockton, MA Category: Professional Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Thu Oct 15 2026 Job Description:

The Access & Disabilities Resources (ADR) office at Massasoit Community College is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have equal, effective, and meaningful access to all academic programs, community events, goods, and services provided by the college in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. As part of the ADR team, the part-time MCCC Disability Counselor will carry a reduced student caseload and perform all the duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

Under the general supervision of the Director of ADR, the Disability Counselor will coordinate implementation of accommodations to ensure equal access for students with disabilities. Additionally, the Disability Counselor will perform educational, instructional, and administrative work associated with ensuring compliance with applicable policies and laws and is responsible for administering Access & Disability Resources services, interpreting/implementing college policies and federal/state laws protecting rights of persons with disabilities, determining program eligibility, determining reasonable accommodation, and providing information/guidance for compliance with applicable laws and policies. Performs related work as directed.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Determines eligibility for protection under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, and other applicable legislation;
Reviews/evaluates diagnostic information and documentation;
Determines reasonable accommodations and coordinates implementation;
Maintains confidentiality of student records;
Proctors student exams, including reader and scribe services;
Develops, proposes, and implements policies/procedures to ensure equal access to all academic programs and courses of study;
Consults with faculty, administrators, and other campus personnel regarding reasonable accommodations and issues of disability in higher ed;
Identifies, establishes, and evaluates program services;
Refers students to appropriate support services/resources;
Compiles reports on program activities/services;
Performs administrative tasks associated with department activities (e.g. - maintains database of information relating to students with disabilities);
Supports students in cultivating/using appropriate self-advocacy skills;
Provides budgetary input;
Develops resources such as handbooks and brochures;
Uses computer for standard use and utilization of software programs;
Attends meetings, college fairs, workshops, and other college activities;
Instructs assigned staff in performance of duties according to established standards;
Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas;
Maintains current knowledge of assistive technology in disability services;
Performs related duties as directed.

Job Requirements:

Master's degree in special education, Educational Psychology, Counseling, Deaf Education, Teaching, or closely related field; with three (3) years' experience and/or training that includes college-level learning disability services, learning disability assessment, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Section 504 compliance, development of policies/procedures, teaching, or curriculum development; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience supporting students with ASD and other Neuro-diverse profiles, medical, sensory, psychological and/or physical disabilities
Demonstrated knowledge of Assistive Technology and Digital Accessibility
Experience with software that is used to streamline the accommodation process
Demonstrated knowledge of the differences between K-12 special education laws and the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as it applies to students with disabilities in Higher Ed.

Additional Information:

Position Status: Part-Time Non-Benefited, MCCC/MTA/NEA bargaining unit position.

Hours: 18 per week. Not to exceed 936 hours annually.

Salary: $36.55 per hour based on the MCCC collective bargaining agreement.

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites and additional locations as necessary.

Deadline to Apply: October 29, 2026

To apply, visit http://massasoit.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=205820