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The Opportunity
The Student Affairs Deanship is looking for an incumbent for the position of Accessibility Technology Specialist, to be responsible for creating accessible content and providing technical training for students with physical disabilities and Learning Difficulties (Students of Determination) who are registered with Students Accessibility Services Department (SAS), in-line with international SEN best practice. Proactively promotes the awareness about SAS to encourage the acceptance of Students of Determination amongst Zayed University community. In addition, the incumbent advocates on behalf of students on disability related matters, and provides consultations to students, faculty and staff on technical issues.
The Responsibilities
- Monitor and integrate new
technologies in education for SEN students, aiding learning and
teaching for curricular development.
- Conducts training and
promotes the use of assistive technology, especially relating to
Apple accessibility features to students and faculty
- Plans, trains and
evaluates professional development activities and events for SAS and
ZU community members interested in adapting content for Students of Determination.
- Recommends innovative
assistive technologies and software for the ongoing, upgrading and
updating of SAS Inclusive Learning Center.
- Develops outreach
programs and scale the work done by SAS for other educational
institutions in the Emirates and the region at large.
- Aids the development,
creation and management of all digital content for SAS and SAS
related projects.
- Manages a caseload of
students and oversee support services for Students of Determination
- Follows up progress of
Students of Determination throughout the academic year.
- Provides training and
orientation for instructors about the technical educational needs of
Students of Determination to meet the curriculum Objectives
- Runs and participates in
awareness events and conduct visits to classroom in Zayed University
to inform students about SAS services.
- Visits schools to promote
the Student Accessibility Services Department to encourage students
with Learning Difficulties to join ZU.
- Conduct workshops and
presentations on accessibility and Learning Difficulties for the
professional development of faculty and staff at Zayed University.
- Serve on committees as
deemed appropriate and represent the department at university
functions as requested.
- Performs any relevant
duties as assigned by the Director.
The Requirements
- Must possess a
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in,
Learning Difficulties, Information Technology or related field, with
a minimum of 4 years of experience in administering services for
individuals with Learning Difficulties to include identifying and
implementing student accommodations or an equivalent combination of both.
The Benefits
The University’s benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries, housing, a furniture allowance, and annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members.
While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.
