What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Disability Support Services Specialist position at St. Charles Community College?
Job Description
Job Description
St. Charles Community College (SCC) is located just west of St. Louis, in the heart of growing St. Charles County. At SCC, we have a passion for student success. We serve a growing diverse student population, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff who will help prepare our students for a global society. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success in serving diverse student populations.
POSITION SUMMARY
SCC is seeking a part-time Disability Support Services (DSS) Specialist to work at our Dardenne Creek Campus (Approximately 20 hours / week). The DSS Specialist will assist students with disabilities by administering / scheduling exams, assessments and assisting with the operation of adaptive equipment. The successful candidate must be able to work independently.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assist students with disabilities by administering and proctoring exams and assessments. Ensure test security, files incoming tests. Schedules student tests in person / over the phone / via e-mail, and reschedules tests, when necessary. Works directly with the examinees as needed, per his / her disability. Transcribe assessment tests, as needed. Provides test to the Adaptive Technology Specialist for alternate text conversion. Assists with the operation of the adaptive equipment.
- Answers general student and faculty questions and makes referrals to the DSS Manager as needed. Explains and enforces the DSS policies and procedures to students and refers students to appropriate services, as needed.
- Keeps records of each DSS student's schedule. Enter daily documentation and history for each contact with student.
- Communicates directly with departmental assistants and faculty.
- Communicates and works with the assessment center as needed.
- Monitors forms utilized in Disability Support Services and orders when needed.
- Schedules exams and utilizes the College student information system
- Promotes the College and its programs to the community.
- Tracks data and prepares reports to support strategic planning.
- Participates in strategic planning.
- Other duties, as assigned. Performs general office duties as needed.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
