POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Counselor/Learning
Specialist (academic)
DEPARTMENT: Various
SITE: Various
SALARY SCHEDULE: Instructional
- GRADE: N/A
BASIC FUNCTION:
Primary
contact person on campus for students with disabilities. Responsibilities include
documentation and evaluation; implementing support services; faculty training;
and student strategy training.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
v Coordinate screenings, walk-ins, and phone inquiries regarding services for individuals with disabilities; provided information regarding documentation of disabilities.
v Enter and maintain intake and grant data for students with disabilities.
v Evaluate exiting documentation of disability; administer/interpret appropriate evaluation instruments such as the Woodcock Johnson R; maintain documentation files.
v Provide faculty information and assistance on accommodations for students with disabilities.
v Provide consultation services regarding programs and services for students with disabilities to students, parents, faculty and the community.
v Coordinate services with academic counselors, psychologists, Vocational Rehabilitation and other agencies on behalf of students with disabilities.
v Conduct/arrange adaptive academic services.
v Train peer service providers on adaptive academic services.
v Distribute and track college-owned adaptive equipment.
v Conduct departmental workshops, tours and other activities.
v Conduct student support groups in self-advocacy skills and learning strategies, including conducting summer orientation.
v Complete all reports and evaluations as required by district, state and federal regulations.
v Perform other duties as required
EDUCATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree required, doctorate preferred.
EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience required in working with special populations students, testing,
test interpretation and curriculum and equipment adaptations required.
Experience in working with postsecondary faculty and students preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL
REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of computer applications desirable; evidence of
good communication, interpersonal and administrative skills.
NEW: 8/03