Student Support Specialist (Temporary Part-time 30 hrs/wk) - (US-PA-Pittsburgh - 15295)

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Part Time
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Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)
Student Support Specialist (Temporary Part-time 30 hrs/wk)

All applicants must apply online at: www.ccacjobs.com by October 10, 2008. The College's online application system will allow you to complete a college application, apply online, answer screening questions, and attach a resume, cover letter and other documents.

This is a temporary part-time, no benefits opportunity at the West Hills Center (contingent on needs and continued funding).

General Summary:
Provide accommodations and technical assistance/support for students with disabilities.

Job Specifications:
Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field and two years experience. Proficiency with standard computer software.

Job Duties:
1. Coordinate services for students with disabilities and provide direct services and accommodations utilizing both College and community resources.
2. Develop Individual Accommodation Plans for Students with disabilities. Administer placement tests and classroom exams using adaptive procedures to students with disabilities. Assess students to help evaluate appropriateness of their accommodations; identify individual needs and determine adaptive services required through the use of tests, interviews, and accepted documentation.
3. Provide technical support for adaptive computer lab and other adaptive equipment.
4. Assist students in improving academic performance by facilitating student study skills, note taking, time management, and other academic skills.
5. Coordinate with faculty for special academic testing and scheduling of support services. Sign out tests and other academic materials to faculty and students. Help supervise student testing.
6. Operate Braille printers and other devices to produce alternate format forms and other academic support materials for students with disabilities.
7. Create and maintain system computer data base structure for students with disabilities.
8. Assist in developing and implementing emergency evacuation plans for students with disabilities.
9. Document all services. Provide scheduling and maintain and update student files.
10. Identify and assist in acquisition of resources, materials and assistive technology related to academic support of students with disabilities.
11. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Hours:
Monday - Friday; 9:00AM to 3:00PM
30 hrs/wk

Evening hours may be required to meet the needs of the department.

Pay Rate:
$10-17 per hour

Location:
West Hills Center
1000 McKee Road
Oakdale, PA 15071

All applicants must apply online at: www.ccacjobs.com by October 10, 2008. The College's online application system will allow you to complete a college application, apply online, answer screening questions, and attach a resume, cover letter and other documents.