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The Opportunity
Student Affairs Deanship is looking for an incumbent for the position of Accessibility Specialist, to be responsible for the administration of the operations and activities of the Student Accessibility Services ensuring it is in line with the stated goals, vision, and mission of the division. Proactively promotes awareness about the Student Accessibility Services to encourage the acceptance of students with disabilities amongst the teaching community of Zayed University. Provides educational support and social guidance for students with disabilities.
The Responsibilities
A.
Students with Disabilities support
Students with Disabilities support
- Establishes and maintains
professionally appropriate criteria and procedures for determining
the eligibility of Zayed University students for disability
accommodations and services.
- Provide assistive technology
and Information Communication Technology (ICT) assessment/ training
for students with physical disabilities to ensure independent
access to education.
- Designs and delivers
training to promote Assistive Technology (including accessibility
Apps) and its uses, for students with physical disabilities and faculty.
- Develops a comprehensive
plan for students based on their individual needs which may include
and not be limited to assistive technology.
- Conduct orientation and
mobility training for students with visual impairment to help them
adjust to the university environment and ensure their safety and independence.
- Follow up on the progress of
students with physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairment
throughout the academic year
B.
Zayed University Faculty-related support
Zayed University Faculty-related support
- Liaises with faculty members
and other departments to ensure the delivery of curriculum to
students with disabilities in an accessible format that is based on
students’ specific learning styles.
- Provide universal design for
learning training and workshops for instructors on meeting the
educational needs of students with disabilities.
- Provide support for the
teachers to meet curriculum objectives.
C.
Other Zayed University and SAS accountabilities
Other Zayed University and SAS accountabilities
- Advises faculty and
administrators of legal responsibilities and establishes procedures
for compliance.
- Provides support and inputs
for strategic planning, and assistive technology equipment
management and inventory—for the department.
- Works to improve campus
accessibility to ensure the safety of students with disabilities.
- Maintains a confidential and
secure database of all students with disabilities and creates
reports for the management, when required.
- Serves on committees as
deemed appropriate and represents the department at university
functions and engages in special projects, as requested.
- Introduce prospective
students, parents, and faculty to the services available at the
Student Accessibility Services Department.
The Requirements
A minimum of 4 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Special Education, Information Technology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Relevant professional experience in administering services for individuals with disabilities including identifying and implementing student accommodations is also required.
Other ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated understanding of UAE disabilities law.
Demonstrated understanding of developmental issues facing university students from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds.
Demonstrated knowledge of disability assessment, accommodations, services, and assistive technologies.
Excellent organizational and administrative skills; strong planning and facilitation skills.
To Apply
In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter, a current CV, and the names and contact details of three professional references.
While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.
