General Information
Job Description | STDT DISABILITY SPEC 4 | Working Title | Accessible Technology Specialist |
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Job Code | 004557 | Grade | 22 |
Department Name | Special Services - D01178 | Department Head | |
Supervisor | Effective Date | 12/06/2017 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. |
Custom Scope
Functions as the organization expert in a disability specialty. Deals independently with a wide range of accommodation issues related to the specialty assigned. Decisions can impact university compliance and liability under federal and state disability law and regulations. On own initiative rises to manager's attention particularly contentious issues and/or especially complex situations. |
Department Custom Scope
The department of Student Special Services provides services for students with various permanent or temporary disabilities that medically, cognitively, or psychologically impede academic progress. The role of the Accessible Technology Specialist is to analyze, develop, coordinate, and manage technology-based accommodations and alternate media services for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to UC Riverside's educational programs in accordance with policy and federal law. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Degree | Requirement |
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Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
Certification | Requirement |
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Assistive Technology Certificate (RESNA, CSUN or similar) | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
Condition | Requirement |
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Obtain an Assistive Technology Certificate within 18 months of hire date. | Required |
Key Responsibilities
Description | % Time |
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Functions as the organization's resource expert in a particular field of disability as it relates to a student's education.
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25 |
Evaluates/introduces new or the latest -adaptive technologies, methods, and practices for accommodation in the specialty.
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25 |
Offers guidance and instruction regarding compensatory strategies and techniques to ensure students' access to the academic environment.
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5 |
Discusses accommodation needs with professors, including basic course requirements.
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5 |
Thoroughly documents bases for individual assessments in accommodation decisions.
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5 |
Manages alternate media services; coordinates and implements the conversion process to provide accessible materials appropriate for students with print disabilities in compliance with relevant and applicable laws and guidelines. | 15 |
Trains and assists students with disabilities in using technology-based accommodations. | 10 |
Communicates with diverse individuals/groups on campus and within the UC system, and with outside vendors, developers, experts and colleagues at other schools about collaborations, new technologies, and changing legal standards. Maintains a current working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and policies related to assistive technology and alternate media. | 5 |
Consults and collaborates with campus technical support offices to assist in developing training for faculty, staff and students on the use of technology-based accommodations. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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Advanced knowledge of the legal framework involving accommodations for students with disabilities through state and federal laws and regulations. | Required |
Advanced knowledge of procedures for assessing and determining disability accommodation issues, including the Disability Compliance Office procedures. | Required |
Advanced knowledge of assessment, accommodation, and intervention techniques involved in employee's specialty, for example, learning disorders, mobility disability, visual impairment, etc. | Required |
Skill to communicate with instructors and other organizational entities regarding a student's accommodations and other academic needs. | Required |
Knowledge of accessible technologies, current issues, and cutting-edge developments/methods for accommodating disabilities. Knowledge of disabilities, human relations, assistive technology devices and services. | Required |
Excellent computer skills in a wide variety of assistive technology software and devices, including mobile devices, speech to text and text to speech, OCR (Optical Character Recognition), Braille, alternative media, and 3-D printing. | Required |
Skill and experience in independently researching questions and making appropriate contacts. Excellent attention to detail, strong analytic and problem solving skills. | Required |
Tack and patience in dealing with a variety of individuals. | Required |
Excellent communication skills both written and oral. | Required |
Working knowledge of FERPA and ability to maintain confidentiality. | Required |
Skill in managing multiple work streams/projects in constantly changing, fast-paced environment. | Required |
Skill in working with diverse populations. | Required |
Skills in Microsoft Office suite. | Required |
Skill and ability to conduct presentations and trainings to a diverse body of individuals. | Required |
Skill in establishing rapport with students and other members of the campus community, including sensitivity to the needs and concerns of students with disabilities. | Preferred |
Knowledge of recent case law and regulatory decisions regarding accessible technology in postsecondary education. | Preferred |
Skill working with multifunction database case management system. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
Is Critical Position: No |