"Disability Access Services Specialist"

Disability Access Services Specialist

Company: Arapahoe Community College

Job Location: Littleton, 80160

Category: Disability and Accessibility Services

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60,500.00 - $68,750.00 Annually

Location: Littleton, CO

Job Type: Administrator/Professional-Technical (Full-Time)

Job Number: 00279

Division: Student Affairs

Department: Disability Access Services

FLSA: Exempt

ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.

Job Summary

Arapahoe Community College is seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Disability Access Services Specialist to join our team in advancing access and belonging across campus. This role is essential in supporting students with disabilities through individualized accommodations, advocacy, and collaboration with faculty and staff. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of disability law, a commitment to Universal Design for Learning, and a passion for student success. As a trusted campus resource, the Specialist will help foster a culture of accessibility and continuous improvement, ensuring all students have the opportunity to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess student needs and create tailored accommodation plans that support academic success.
• Collaborate with faculty to remove barriers to learning and ensure compliance with ADA/504 guidelines.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on accessibility in higher education, offering consultation and training.
• Analyze data to assess the effectiveness of accommodations and recommend improvements.
• Advocate for inclusive practices across campus to support a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Special Education, Social Work, Disability, Social Justice, Accessibility, or a related field from an accredited institution; OR a Bachelor's degree in one of these fields and at least two (2) years of experience working with students with disabilities.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental health conditions, or other physical conditions that impact learning or daily functioning in an educational setting.
• Teaching or training experience with a strong understanding of Universal Design for Learning and classroom modalities, and the ability to apply these principles effectively.
• Knowledge of disability law (including ADA and Section 504), critical pedagogy, student development theory, and best practices for supporting diverse student populations.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic evaluations for both apparent and non-apparent disabilities and apply appropriate assessment, accommodation, and intervention strategies.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to engage effectively with students, families, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent collaboration, problem-solving, organizational, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience connecting students with external resources and community supports.
• Background working with high school-aged students or in transition programs.
• Experience developing support programs for individuals with disabilities.
• Familiarity with assistive technology, including prescribing, training, or usage.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.

Application Instructions

All applicants must submit:

• Resume
• Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work, see below.

At ACC we seek to hire candidates that demonstrate a commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role. Please address this specifically in your cover letter explaining what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and how you may have incorporated these ideas into your current or previous professional responsibilities.

Reach out to us at HRrecruitment@arapahoe.edu if you have any questions.