Job Details

Adaptive Technology Specialist

Position Number: 6117760
Location: Norwalk, CT
Position Type: Disability Services

Adaptive Technology Specialist

Details:
Posted: April 1, 2025
Level: Educational Assistant
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by Wednesday, April 16, 2025, receiving priority consideration.

Location:
CT State Norwalk
188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854
**This position is not remote**
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CT State Community College Mission:
Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:
Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut's citizens and communities.

CT State Community Equity Statement:
Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:
May 2025

Position Summary:
The Adaptive Technology Specialist's main function is to manage the Adaptive Technology Lab including its day-to-day operations and year-long planning and needs.

Example of Job Duties:
Under the direction of the Director of Academic Support, the Adaptive Technology Specialist is responsible for providing direct academic services for students with disabilities through effective performance in these essential duties:

Collaborates with Director of Academic Support and Disability Services Lead.
Maintains Adaptive Technology Lab and all adaptive technology hardware and software and develops processes and procedures for AT Lab.
Manages communication and collaboration with academic and student services departments regarding testing-related accommodations for students with disabilities.
Assists in the implementation and use of the Accommodate software on campus for faculty and students.
Develops accessible materials for students, faculty, and staff.
Coordinates alternate location testing appointments with students and instructors.
Proctors tests for students needing academic accommodations including assessing which adaptive technology tools are appropriate for use and helping students to self-regulate as needed.
Trains students with disabilities on the use of adaptive technologies and equipment that includes but is not limited to Read & Write for Google Chrome, MAGic magnification software, Speak Q, and more.
Provides access to ebooks, print, and enlarged materials using resources such as accesstext.org, Learning Ally, Bookshare and other publishers.
Maintains and reviews data/assessments for continuous improvement of program, including student and faculty surveys, etc.
Manages and maintains confidential records.
Prepares and compiles annual year-end report.
Attends training as necessary to remain current in adaptive technology best practices and supporting students with disabilities.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant educational experience.; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

Knowledge of and experience working with academic support programs for students with disabilities.
Computer literacy and knowledge of educational technology.
Experience using data/assessments for decision making and planning.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with students with disabilities.
Experience proctoring exams.
Experience working with faculty and staff members in different departments or divisions.
Experience working at a community college.
Availability to work in the evening as needed.

Salary:
$39.44 hourly.

Application Instructions:
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. To apply via our website, visit www.ct.edu/hr/jobs.

Background Screening:
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
CSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (johnpaul.chaissoncardenas@ctstate.edu).

CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

To apply, visit https://ctstatecommunitycollege.applytojob.com/apply/ldUmMvmF8f