The sample jobs here are posted for the perusal of those who need assistance in building a job description for a Disabled Student Services position. This can also be used to compare what other institutions are doing in order to develop an appropriate salary structure. We hope that this listing will grow greatly over time.

Position: Assistant Counselor for Students with Disabilities
Department: Office of Academic Advising & Student Services
Classification: Officer of Administration

Qualifications: Master's degree in Counseling, Education or related discipline preferred. (Bachelor's degree plus minimum of three years work experience in higher education environment acceptable.) Preferred qualifications: Knowledge of A.D.A. and Section 504 regulations; American Sign Language skills and/or experience in deaf education; experience with post-secondary disability services.

Level of Appointment: l.0 F.T.E.

Position Description:

* assist the Counselor for Students with Disabilities in day to day coordination of services to students with disabilities
* coordinate sign language interpreting services
* supervise staff sign language interpreters
* provide information about disability related services to prospective and current students, parents, and high school counselors
* provide academic advising and schedule planning assistance
* work with faculty, staff, and other university personnel in appropriately accommodating students with disabilities
* assist students and university employees in understanding their legal responsibilities and rights
* work closely with other disability services staff to assure appropriate scheduling of test accommodations, selection and evaluation of readers and other support personnel
* provide individual assistance to students, as necessary
* assist with the development of written materials for training purposes
* respond to emergency and crisis situations, as needed
* assist with orientation, advising, and other general office function