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Requisition Number
AS908P
Job Title
Disability Specialist
Pay Rate
$63,537 - $69,891
Position Type
Administrative
Position Summary
Position Summary: The Disability Specialist plays a critical role in advancing Frederick Community College’s mission of access, equity, and student success. This position provides holistic and legally compliant support to students with disabilities, ensuring equal access through the coordination and implementation of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Disability Specialist exercises professional judgment in accommodation determinations, maintains audit-ready documentation, and partners with faculty and staff to foster an inclusive learning environment.
The Disability Specialist will proactively engage and support students through ongoing monitoring, advocacy, orientation to campus resources, and guidance to students on campus and through dual enrollment. This position requires the ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, inclusive, and multicultural workplace. The work supports the enrollment, retention, and completion priorities of the college.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
Accommodation Management for Students:1. Conduct comprehensive interviews with students who have requested accommodations, fully engaging in the interactive process.2. Review psychological, medical, and educational test results to determine eligibility for accommodation and develop accommodation plans appropriate to specific disability and consistent with disability law and standard practice in higher education.
Professional Development:8. Remain aware of current laws, regulations, and professional guidelines in both Maryland and nationally.
8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Telework Eligible?:
Yes
Essential Personnel?:
No
Job Posted Date
08/01/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
For Best Consideration
08/15/2025
Special Instructions To Applicants
All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee and should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.
For best consideration, applications should be received by August 15, 2025. Review of applications after this date is not guaranteed.
A full list of FCC benefits can be found here: https://benefitguides.psafinancial.com/view/563817862/
FCC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employee and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more! Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.
AS908P
Job Title
Disability Specialist
Pay Rate
$63,537 - $69,891
Position Type
Administrative
Position Summary
Position Summary: The Disability Specialist plays a critical role in advancing Frederick Community College’s mission of access, equity, and student success. This position provides holistic and legally compliant support to students with disabilities, ensuring equal access through the coordination and implementation of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Disability Specialist exercises professional judgment in accommodation determinations, maintains audit-ready documentation, and partners with faculty and staff to foster an inclusive learning environment.
The Disability Specialist will proactively engage and support students through ongoing monitoring, advocacy, orientation to campus resources, and guidance to students on campus and through dual enrollment. This position requires the ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, inclusive, and multicultural workplace. The work supports the enrollment, retention, and completion priorities of the college.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
Accommodation Management for Students:1. Conduct comprehensive interviews with students who have requested accommodations, fully engaging in the interactive process.2. Review psychological, medical, and educational test results to determine eligibility for accommodation and develop accommodation plans appropriate to specific disability and consistent with disability law and standard practice in higher education.
- Collaborate with students, faculty, and relevant campus partners to ensure the effective implementation of accommodations in academic and non-academic settings.
Professional Development:8. Remain aware of current laws, regulations, and professional guidelines in both Maryland and nationally.
- Engage in ongoing professional development related to disability services, equity, trauma-informed practices, and compliance regulations at the state and federal level.
- Participate in relevant College training and contribute to the development of internal learning sessions or resource guides.
- Participate in affinity group activities and professional learning opportunities.
- Collect and analyze data to identify service trends, inform planning, and support accreditation and equity-related reporting (e.g., MSCHE Standard IV).
- Support various enrollment, retention, and completion initiatives of the College. 16. Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
- Three (3) years of experience working with and/or determining eligibility for appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
- Experience interpreting disability documentation, including psychological, medical, and educational assessment results.
- Experience managing and using databases to maintain records.
- Written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate sensitive information in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolutions skills.
- Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Human Services, or related field.
- Two (2) years of experience providing case management services to individuals with disabilities in a post-secondary environment.
- Knowledge of assistive and adaptive technology commonly used by students with disabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Experience using a disabilities database system, such as Accommodate or AIM.
- Experience supporting assistive technology for student use.
8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Telework Eligible?:
Yes
Essential Personnel?:
No
Job Posted Date
08/01/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
For Best Consideration
08/15/2025
Special Instructions To Applicants
All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee and should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.
For best consideration, applications should be received by August 15, 2025. Review of applications after this date is not guaranteed.
A full list of FCC benefits can be found here: https://benefitguides.psafinancial.com/view/563817862/
FCC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employee and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more! Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.
Salary : $63,537 - $69,891
