Coordinator of Accommodative Testing

The Coordinator of Accommodative Testing serves as a pivotal position ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities.

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The Coordinator of Accommodative Testing serves as a pivotal position ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities. This role is dedicated to the implementation, and management of testing accommodations that support the principles of inclusivity, integrity, and fairness. By collaborating with faculty, staff, and students, the coordinator ensures that all testing environments and practices comply with institutional policies and legal requirements, while fostering an equitable and inclusive educational experience by facilitating a supportive academic environment that enables all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, special education, counseling, psychology, social work, human services, computer science, rehabilitation technology, or closely related field.
• One or more years of professional level experience effectively working with individuals with disabilities.
• One or more years demonstrated experience in student assessment.
• One or more years of experience using standard desktop computer application software and operating systems (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed master’s degree in math, education, special education, counseling, psychology, vocational rehabilitation, social work, human services, computer information systems, computer science, rehabilitation technology, or another closely related field.
• Two or more years of documented experience administering accommodative tests for students with disabilities.
• One or more years coordinating the operations of a department to include supervision and training of staff.
• Demonstrated experience applying disability and privacy laws for post-secondary or secondary students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of assistive technology.
• Ability to speak in English and Spanish.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on October 23, 2024. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Application Instructions: Application must be submitted online. Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration. A complete application will include:

• Cover letter – Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume – Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Unofficial Transcripts – Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred. Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.
• Professional References – Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits. Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Essential Functions

Coordination of Accommodative Testing Operations

• Implement approved testing accommodations for students with disabilities through scheduling and seeking out facilities and alternative settings for student testing.
• Administer, proctor, and/or read/scribe course or placement tests with or without assistive technology.
• Maintain security, confidentiality, and accuracy of tests, records, scoring procedures, data collection and secure, equitable, accessible, and professional testing environments.
• Collect and maintain quantitative and qualitative data to generate reports and analysis of the data in relation to program development and student needs, retention, and success.
• Facilitate the implementation of approved accommodations and resolve concerns associated with the administration of accommodative testing by establishing and maintaining communication among students, faculty, and staff.
• Hire, train, and supervise student staff or administrative staff who will be working directly with our accommodative testing specialist.

Departmental Collaboration

• Consult with the director, campus and community resources to identify and address accessibility issues regarding procedures and ADA/Section 504 accessibility compliance issues.
• Participate in program reviews and the development of procedural guidelines and in-service training.
• Assist with scheduling student appointments, creating alternate format materials, placing accommodative furniture, and assistive technology.

General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Cultural competency and demonstrated evidence, understanding, and commitment to the concepts of diversity and multiculturalism, and their application in the workplace.
• Ability to work with persons with multiple disabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in a broad range of subjects.
• Familiarity with current accessibility and confidentiality regulations.
• Current knowledge of the advancement of assistive technology.
• Strong conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide training and information to students/faculty/staff/community partners.
• Work effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to travel between campuses as needed and work variable schedules based on departmental needs.

As part of the State of Colorado, PPSC offers a competitive benefits package:

• PERA retirement benefits.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
• Life and Disability Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Accrued Annual and Sick Leave.
• Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.

EEO Statement: Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. Pikes Peak State College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.