Disability Services Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

The Disability Services Specialist will provide a broad range of assistance for students seeking disability-related accommodation at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. This position demands a high level of competence, sensitivity and integrity in all areas related to students with disabilities. Effective communication and administrative skills, along with the ability to work in an active office environment with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff, are essential. Because the Disability Services Department requires a student-facing presence at all times, and because of the nature of the essential job duties and responsibilities of the Disability Services Specialist position, the Disability Services Specialist's ability to work on campus at least 50 percent of the time, and up to 100 percent of the time during peak business periods, is essential.

The Disability Services team is dedicated to ensuring equitable access while creating an inclusive campus community with a universally designed learning environment. Mitchell Hamline School of Law is committed to ensuring access to educational opportunities, programs, and services for all qualified students in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) As Amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the administration of its education-related programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Intake and Case Management

• Manage student caseload. This duty includes conducting initial meetings, reviewing documentation, creating case notes, intentional follow up with students and / or faculty members, and referring students to on campus and / or external community resources.
• Interprets and explains School policies and procedures to students, adjuncts and faculty who are requesting information and / or using services; adheres to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).
• Requests and analyzes medical reports and disability verifications from state licensed care providers; explains disability verification requirements to providers; and maintains confidential student files.
• Supports students' individualized modifications and accommodations needed for academic access.
• Provides support for students through meetings to discuss goals, progress, and any unresolved issues / concerns.

Records

Coordination of Auxiliary Services

Testing Accommodation Process

Alternative Format Materials

Assistive Technology

Captioning and American Sign Language (ASL)

Implementation of additional auxiliary services, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this position is $22.00 - $29.00 per hour.

Benefits

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the School's discretion.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Notice of Nondiscrimination re : Title IX Sex Discrimination

Mitchell Hamline School of Law prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions about sex discrimination or harassment to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination and information about reporting concerns is located on our website ( https : / / mitchellhamline.edu / students / title -ix / ).

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