ADA Testing Specialist

ADA Testing Specialist

The ADA Accommodations & Testing Coordinator is responsible to the Director of the PASS Department and the Vice-President of Instructional Services. This is a security-sensitive position and is subject to a criminal history record. (Texas Government Code 411.094 & Texas Education Code 51.215)

Specific duties include:

• Coordinate all ADA & Quiet Testing exams. Review student requests for testing appointments and ensure exams are received and administered with integrity and efficiency.
• Monitor student attendance during scheduled exams and enforce ADA Testing Center policies throughout exam administration.
• Provide written and oral instructions for exams, as well as oral administration when appropriate. Coordinate additional proctors and oral administrators as needed.
• Work closely with faculty to schedule and administer ADA exams. Contact faculty to collect physical exams, confirm testing instructions and exam formats, materials allowed, and return of completed exams.
• Assume primary responsibility for management of ADA testing records. Maintain confidential testing records at all times, including the Quiet Testing schedule.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends in usage, needs, and challenges in ADA testing and proctoring.
• Troubleshoot both physical and digital accessibility issues that arise during exam administration. Work closely with technical support specialists to maintain Vernon College ADA Testing Center devices.
• Maintain flexible work hours to accommodate the ADA Testing Center needs.
• Act as Note Taking Coordinator for qualified and documented ADA Students who request note taking services.
• Coordinate meetings with CCC ADA students to sign for accommodations at the beginning of each semester. Assist the Director of the PASS Department with open registration at the CCC location.
• Assist the Director of the PASS Department with the coordination of interpreting and CART services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
• 12. Assist with and serve as a proctor for general instructional testing if it fits into the testing schedule.
• Assist with the training of faculty and staff regarding communicating with and understanding students with disabilities.
• Assist with the New Beginnings program as needed.
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the PASS Department, the Vice-President of Instructional Services, and/or the College President.

Travel Required: As needed

Experience and Training: Experience in disabilities services, accommodations, or testing administration preferred. Familiarity with ADA(Americans with Disabilities Act) and Section 504 compliance. Experience working in a testing Center setting preferred.

Education: Associate's Degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong understanding of ADA, Section 504, and other disability-related laws. Knowledge of various disabilities and their impact on test-taking. Proficiency in test administration and proctoring procedures. Ability to use assistive technology and accessible testing formats. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain records and handle confidential information. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work with students, faculty and staff to ensure proper accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in testing administration or accessibility services.

Minimum Educational Qualifications: High School Diploma, Associate's Degree preferred.

Salary or Salary Range: This is a full time 12 month position with full time benefits. This position is listed as a Classified III position on the Classified Salary schedule. The salary is $25,823 to $27,819 depending on experience. Applications will be accepted until April 18th, 2025. This position is available on May 19th, 2025.

This is a security-sensitive position and is subject to a criminal history record. Criminal history records will be used only for the purpose of evaluating applicants for employment in security-sensitive positions. (Texas Government Code 411.094 & Texas Education Code 51.215)