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Wake Technical Community College
Assistant Director, Disability Support Services
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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Full-Time
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$77K - $96K
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Operations
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October 19th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Wake Technical Community College is hiring an Assistant Director of Disability Support Services. This role involves supervising staff, managing student disability documentation, advocating for student needs, and leading workshops and orientations to support students with disabilities.
Highlights
- Supervises Learning Disability Specialists, DSS Coordinators, and support personnel.
- Acts as the primary contact for students, parents, faculty, and staff regarding disability services.
- Reviews and evaluates student disability documentation to determine eligibility for services.
- Advocates for students and promotes self-advocacy skills.
- Plans and leads orientations and educational workshops on disability issues.
- Maintains knowledge of disability laws including ADA and Section 504.
- Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Master's degree in Disabilities, Special Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Assistive Technology, or related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Supervisory experience and the ability to interpret medical and educational disability documentation.
- Salary range: $76,944 to $96,216 annually.
Assistant Director, Disability Support Services Full Description
Assistant Director, Disability Support Services
Salary
$76,944.00 - $96,216.00 Annually
Location
Southern Wake Campus
Job Type
Full-time, Annual
Job Number
07400
*DIVISION*
Military, Veterans, and Special Programs
*DEPARTMENT*
Disability Support Services
Opening Date
09/22/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
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Position Description
Pay Grade: Manager 6
This position serves as the primary contact for Disability Support Services (DSS) for students, parents, faculty and staff.
This position serves as the primary contact for Disability Support Services (DSS) for students, parents, faculty and staff.
Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
*Assists the director with the development and implementation of institutional effectiveness goals
*Provides direct supervision for Learning Disability Specialists, DSS Coordinators, and DSS support personnel
*Serves as first point of contact for inquiries from students, parents, faculty and staff
*Reviews incoming student documentation for completeness based on departmental guidelines by disability and communicates with students and/or parents concerning any additional disability documentation required for students to receive DSS services
*Acts as an advocate for student needs with faculty and staff when necessary; promotes positive student self-advocacy skills
Assigns incoming students to DSS Coordinators based on disability documentation
Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art technology, techniques, laws, services, and philosophy relevant to disability areas
Leads DSS orientation workshops
Serves as a resource for students, faculty, and staff, and serves on various college committees
Performs the duties of a DSS Coordinator when needed
Schedules study session appointments and ensures enforcement of appointment policy
Assists students in requesting and arranging instructional, technical, facility, and staff assigned accommodations
Develops and implements workshops that will educate students, faculty, and staff regarding disability issues
*Assists the director with the development and implementation of institutional effectiveness goals
*Provides direct supervision for Learning Disability Specialists, DSS Coordinators, and DSS support personnel
*Serves as first point of contact for inquiries from students, parents, faculty and staff
*Reviews incoming student documentation for completeness based on departmental guidelines by disability and communicates with students and/or parents concerning any additional disability documentation required for students to receive DSS services
*Acts as an advocate for student needs with faculty and staff when necessary; promotes positive student self-advocacy skills
Assigns incoming students to DSS Coordinators based on disability documentation
Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art technology, techniques, laws, services, and philosophy relevant to disability areas
Leads DSS orientation workshops
Serves as a resource for students, faculty, and staff, and serves on various college committees
Performs the duties of a DSS Coordinator when needed
Schedules study session appointments and ensures enforcement of appointment policy
Assists students in requesting and arranging instructional, technical, facility, and staff assigned accommodations
Develops and implements workshops that will educate students, faculty, and staff regarding disability issues
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge of disability laws as they pertain to higher education and students with disabilities including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Knowledge of various disability types and be aware of the manifestations of the disability and the accommodations that would be reasonable and appropriate
Effective leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills
Demonstrates excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Must possess effective advocacy skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Must work harmoniously with staff, faculty, and general public
Ability to read and interpret student disability documentation, including psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations
Requirement:
Master's degree in Disabilities, Special Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Assistive Technology, or a related field
Requires a minimum of two years experience working with high school and/or college students with disabilities
Supervisory experience
Working knowledge of various disabilities and the impact the disability will have on the students' academic performance.
Experience interpreting medical documentation required for the determination of accommodations
Preferences:
Two years supervisory experience
Experience working with students with disabilities in a post-secondary academic environment
Essential Personnel:
TBD
Demonstrated knowledge of disability laws as they pertain to higher education and students with disabilities including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Knowledge of various disability types and be aware of the manifestations of the disability and the accommodations that would be reasonable and appropriate
Effective leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills
Demonstrates excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Must possess effective advocacy skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Must work harmoniously with staff, faculty, and general public
Ability to read and interpret student disability documentation, including psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations
Requirement:
Master's degree in Disabilities, Special Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Assistive Technology, or a related field
Requires a minimum of two years experience working with high school and/or college students with disabilities
Supervisory experience
Working knowledge of various disabilities and the impact the disability will have on the students' academic performance.
Experience interpreting medical documentation required for the determination of accommodations
Preferences:
Two years supervisory experience
Experience working with students with disabilities in a post-secondary academic environment
Essential Personnel:
TBD
As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences of the Wake Tech community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and the culture we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employee's professional growth.
Employer
Wake Technical Community College
Address
9101 Fayetteville Rd.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603
Phone
9198665934
Website
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