Savannah College of Art and Design
Disability and Access Specialist
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Savannah, GA
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Other
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January 29th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
SCAD Savannah is hiring a Disability and Access Specialist to manage a caseload of students with disabilities, determine reasonable accommodations based on documentation, and ensure compliance with Section 504 and ADA guidelines. The role involves collaborating with various departments, participating in case conferences and orientations, managing disability services databases, and contributing to outreach and program development to support student accessibility needs.
Highlights
- Manage caseload of students with accessibility needs and determine academic and housing accommodations
- Review student documentation and ensure compliance with Section 504 and ADA regulations
- Participate in case conferences, student orientations, and university-wide accessibility initiatives
- Maintain accurate documentation in Titanium and update the disability services database
- Provide community referrals tailored to students’ individual needs
- Serve as a resource on adaptive computer technology and related support
- Organize and implement executive functioning support in group and individual settings
- Contribute to outreach efforts and psychoeducational program presentations
- Minimum qualification: Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, counselor education, psychology, special education, social work, or related field
- Less than 10% travel required
Disability and Access Specialist Full Description
As a disability and access specialist, you will efficiently manage an active caseload of students with accessibility needs to determine academic adjustments and reasonable accommodations based on student documentation and compliance with Section 504 and ADA guidelines. You will attend weekly case conferences and participate in quarterly student orientations as assigned. Among other duties, you will engage in an interactive review process to determine accommodations for students' living environments and participate in regular meetings to improve the housing accommodation process. You will also stay updated on relevant legislation to ensure informed decision-making and provide students with appropriate community referrals tailored to their individual needs and circumstances. Additionally, you will contribute to outreach, psychoeducational program development, and presentations that increase awareness and understanding of disability services.
In this role, you will participate in university-wide efforts to improve access for students with accessibility support needs and provide them with the appropriate community referrals. Responsibilities include the prompt documentation of student interactions in Titanium, maintenance of a current schedule in the master calendar, and report preparation for your supervisor's signature and approval. You will also monitor and update the disability services database to ensure it contains accurate and up-to-date information. Additionally, you will serve as a resource to the university in areas related to adaptive computer technology and other relevant resources. Among other duties, you will organize and implement executive functioning support in both group and one-on-one environments, inform your supervisor of staff development needs, and participate in department performance improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive university environment. They have strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Minimum qualifications:
- Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, counselor education, psychology, special education, social work, or a related field
Travel required:
- Less than 10%
Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.
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