submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
Summary of Position
This position is scheduled to work 10 months per year.
The Disability and Testing Specialist works for the Center for Learning & Accessible Student Services (CLASS), which leads the Augsburg community in advancing disability access and equity. This position spends approximately 35% of their time coordinating testing accommodations and 65% supporting/managing a caseload of students with disabilities.
Primary Responsibilities
– Determine reasonable accommodations, based on Section 504, ADA, and best practices, for current and prospective students with disabilities to provide equal access to the educational experience, programs, and facilities.
– Coach, instruct, and support individual students with disabilities to facilitate the development of self-advocacy skills, effective time management, and learning strategies.
– Recruit, interview, and orient incoming students to educate them regarding CLASS services, policies, and procedures.
– Collaborate with students, Gage Center colleagues, faculty, staff, and parents to analyze, problem-solve, and establish a course of action and refer to community resources, as necessary.
– When appropriate, advise students on the interaction between their disabilities and course selection and registration to meet the University’s General Ed, Graduation Skills, and major department requirements
– Consult with Augsburg staff, faculty, and administrators to determine essential course components and ensure institutional access and inclusion for students with disabilities.
– Facilitate and supervise provision of testing accommodations for students; schedule tests including proctors and assistive technology; proctor as necessary.
– Hire, train, and supervise student workers, including test proctors; maintain work-study budget.
Additional Responsibilities
– Cultivate professional development to obtain information and remain current in the Disability Resources field.
– Participate in training and outreach activities to increase disability awareness at Augsburg and in the community at large.
– Keep timely and accurate case notes in the database used by CLASS.
– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
Work Environment and Physical Demands
– Typical work environment is an office environment.
– Regular computer and phone use.
– This position is scheduled to work 10 months/year during the academic year and is off during the summer.