Accommodations Specialist Salary $60,081.36 - $76,680.72 Annually Location Pasadena, CA Job Type Full-Time Department Student Services Job Number 00680
Closing 8/18/2021 11:59 PM Pacific Probationary Period One Year Work Shift Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Salary Schedule/Range CFT-49
Under direction, the position will assist students of the Disabled Student Program and Services (DSP&S) Department by interpreting the language in students' Academic Accommodation Plans (AAP) and providing access to a variety of classroom and testing accommodations. The position will perform duties related to providing academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and services that will enable students to participate in the general activities, programs, and classes offered by the District.
Provides a variety of classroom and testing accommodations for students to ensure compliance with students' AAPs and the academic requirements of classes in all District locations.
Schedules the use of testing spaces, accessible furniture and assistive technology that are needed to carry out classroom accommodations as outlined in AAPs.
Monitors disabled student accommodations to determine if accommodations are hindering students' learning experiences and to notify department faculty about possible additional accommodations.
Develops user accounts needed to use assistive technology equipment and applications to ensure that students have access to departmental accommodation technology.
Provides assistance in the use of equipment, technology, auxiliary aids, and accessible furniture to assist students and faculty operate equipment and appropriately understand accessible furniture needs.
Orients students receiving DSP&S services regarding the process of providing accommodations to familiarize students with the District's accommodation processes.
Enters data related to student contact in relation to providing academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and services to ensure that all student interaction is recorded within student accommodation files and departmental databases.
Prepares summaries of accommodation patterns and activities to assist the department improve the accommodation process.
Organizes the work of student workers and outside agencies to ensure disabled students are provided with classroom accommodations and testing services such as exam proctors, note takers, captionists, transcribers, readers, etc.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS- Required qualifications to effectively perform the job.
Associates Degree, or certificate, in special education or a related field such as human developmental services.
Three (3) years of experience working within the field of disability services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES-May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.
KNOWLEDGE of:
Academic Accommodation Plans (AAP)
Academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and services
Assistive technology, accessible furniture, and common accommodation equipment
Instructional processes and procedures related to students with disabilities
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
State regulations related to Disabled Student Programs and Services
Management information Systems
Web based calendaring systems
Time keeping software
General office software
SKILL to:
Interpret the language in students' AAPs to effectively inform the delivery of classroom and testing accommodations.
Apply knowledge of academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and services to determine which types of accessible furniture, assistive technology, academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services, or modifications are needed to deliver student classroom and testing accommodations; to resolve any issues that may arise with the operation and placement of such items in classrooms, laboratories, and during extracurricular or co-curricular activities; to develop strategies that will assists students maximize the use of such items and compensate for their educational limitations.
Apply knowledge of state regulations related to Disabled Student Programs and Services to provide orientation/information sessions that will inform students about the availability of academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and to ensure students that every reasonable effort will be made to assist with the use of such accommodation items and services.
Apply knowledge of instructional processes and procedures to adequately inform the implementation of classroom and testing accommodations for students with physical and mental disabilities.
Apply knowledge of FERPA and HIPPA to maintain student accommodation records and to not disclose any confidential information to unauthorized parties.
Use web based event-calendaring systems to reserve testing spaces at all District locations.
Use management information systems to document student contactrelated to academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and services.
Use time keeping software to enter work hours for student workers.
Use general office software to communicate with students and District staff, organize the delivery of classroom and testing accommodations, develop informational materials, presentations, produce reports, aggregate data, and develop work schedules.
ABILITY to:
Ensure that all classroom and testing accommodation equipment and services are provided in a timely and effective manner.
Effectively overcome problems with accessible furniture and assistive technology to not hinder the ability ofstudents to participate in general activities, programs, and classes offered by the District.
Effectively develop methods to monitor student academic progress, and assess the effectiveness of accommodations and intervention strategies.
Effectively determine if additional accommodations are needed or if modifications of existing equipment are required.
Analyze accommodation data to determine trends related to academic adjustments, use of auxiliary aids, and services.
Effectively make recommendations for the improvement of services.
Maintain current knowledge in the field of disabled student accommodations to make recommendations about possible equipment purchases or to inform changes to departmental procedures.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with students, faculty, staff, and vendors.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and vendors.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT -Activities and environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.The physical demands and environmental conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
PHYSICAL ABILITY to:
Continuously (5.6 hours - 8 hours) exhibit the ability to communicate, sit, and use fine manipulations to operate a computer and general office equipment.
Occasionally (31 minutes - 2.5 hours) exhibit the ability to stand and walk to ensure that student accommodations are provided at all District locations to present student orientations. Occasionally (31 minutes - 2.5 hours), exhibit fine manipulation to operate accommodation equipment.
Seldom (30 minutes or less per shift) lift and carry accommodation equipment weighing up to 25 lbs., and reaching above and below shoulder level to retrieve miscellaneous office items.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:
The position will continuously (5.6 hours - 8 hours) work within an indoor office environment with a moderate office climate
The position will frequently (2.6 hours - 5.5 hours) interface with various instructors, students, staff, or hourly workers in the process of providing testing accommodations
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Pasadena City College utilizes an online application process.Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:
If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
The hiring committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process. A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System(ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Once applications are submitted they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance, please contact the Human Resources office at HRgeneral@pasadena.edu.
All materials listed below are required for your application packet to be considered complete:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process. A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage.
ABOUT US
Established in 1924, Pasadena City College, (PCC), has been serving the West San Gabriel Valley for 96 years. PCC enrolls more than 29,500 students each semester and offers 107 academic degree programs and 72 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to its students. PCC serves one of the most culturally diverse student populations in the nation. The College sets the stage for preparing students to meet the demands of a changing world. Building relationships with community partners provides opportunities for PCC faculty and its students to engage in opportunities not often available to students in other areas.
The main college campus occupies a 53-acre site, while the Foothill Community Education Center and Child Development Center are located in separate nearby off-campus facilities. Due to the geographic size of the District, PCC has two additional satellite sites - the Rosemead Center and its newest site, PCC Northwest at John Muir High School. For more information, go towww.pasadena.edu.
OUR STRENGTHS
PCC has many institutional strengths that distinguish it among its peers, both in the state and across the nation.Among them are:
A highly multicultural student body:
47% Latino/a/x 4% Black/African American
27% Asian 4% Two of More Races
15% White 3% Unknown/Other
Annually, at 49%, the College achieves recognition for one of the highest rates for transfer degrees to baccalaureate level institutions, both in California and across the nation. Additionally, PCC boasts a 52% bachelor's degree attainment rate for Pasadena graduates who transfer to a four-year university, compared to 42% nationally. The College is well known for national mathematics and forensic honors, as well as its extensive study abroad opportunities.
PCC was once again named one of ten national finalists for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, widely recognized as the nation's premier honor for two-year colleges. The Aspen Prize recognizes institutions for their outstanding outcomes in four areas: student learning; certificate and degree completion; employment and earnings; and high levels of access and success for minority and low-income students.
PCC is ranked by the Military Times as the top community college in California for military veterans, and the College is similarly ranked among the top community colleges in the nation. The PCC Courier, the student newspaper, is a perennial award winner
Twelve students are elected annually by the PCC Associated Students to represent and advocate on behalf of the student body. There are 80 student clubs and organizations representing the interests of a culturally diverse student population.
In February 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of School and Colleges reaffirmed PCC's status as a fully accredited institution. For more information, go towww.pasadena.edu
OUR MISSION
Pasadena City College is an equity-minded learning community dedicated to enriching students' academic, personal, and professional lives through an array of degree and certificate programs, campus engagement, and customized student support.
A Passion for Learning We recognize that each one of us will always be a member of the community of learners.
A Commitment to Integrity We recognize that ethical behavior is a personal, institutional and societal responsibility.
An Appreciation for Diversity We recognize that a diverse community of learners enriches our educational environment.
A Respect for Collegiality We recognize that it takes the talents, skills and efforts of the entire campus community, as well as the participation of the broader community, to support our students in their pursuit of learning.
A Recognition of Our Heritage We recognize that we draw upon the College's long-standing tradition of excellence to offer innovative services to our students and communities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
Pasadena Area Community College District will notsponsor any visa applications.
Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources. PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer
