Accessibility Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Community College Full time
About Vancouver Community College

Vancouver Community College (VCC) is a leader in innovative, experiential post-secondary learning. We're one of B.C's top employers and we are proud to inspire students to discover their passions, gain essential skills, and learn what it takes to succeed in a competitive workforce.


Job Title: Accessibility Support Specialist

This position is responsible for providing non-instructional support for students with disabilities in classroom and on-campus settings and during off-campus, College-sponsored fieldtrips and/or events. The successful candidate will also provide general clerical and logistical support related to student accommodation planning and implementation.


Key Responsibilities
  • Takes concise lecture notes and facilitates student participation in classroom activities.
  • Ensures the classroom environment and educational activities are accessible to students with disabilities.
  • Identifies problems with students' accommodation plan and refers concerns to the Disability Services Advisor.
  • Assists the student with using and troubleshooting adaptive equipment and software.
  • Creates accessible documents for students with disabilities.
  • Performs a variety of clerical duties such as word processing, filing, researching/compiling/summarizing/relaying information, appointment scheduling related to student accommodation planning and implementation.
  • Compiles, reviews and updates information on the department website regarding relevant accessibility topics as requested by the Supervisor.
  • Provides guiding for students.
  • Acts as a reader and/or scribe for students as needed in exam settings.

Requirements
  • Completion of Grade 12 including completion of over 1 year of specialized training and with a minimum of over 6 months of experience working with individuals with disabilities or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted for the required qualifications.
  • Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and the general public.
  • Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage several time-sensitive tasks at any given time.
  • Experience working with people with multiple disabilities and disabling conditions such as learning disabilities, visual impairments, chronic health impairment, and mental health conditions. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the challenges faced by students with disabilities.
  • Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with various groups including individuals with diverse abilities, cultures, and language levels.
  • Ability to take high-quality notes based on class lectures, discussions and activities.
  • Ability to act as a reader or scribe in non-exam settings.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and act with diplomacy and tact when dealing with issues of a sensitive nature.
  • Knowledge of adaptive technologies available to students with disabilities is considered an asset.
  • Computer experience and proficiency with MS Office with a minimum typing speed of 45 WPM.

Estimated Salary Range:

$55,000 - $65,000 per annum.

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