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Salary:

$60,500.00 - $68,750.00 Annually Location :

Littleton, CO Job Type:

Administrator/Professional-Technical (Full-Time) Job Number:

00279 Division:

Student Affairs Department:

Disability Access Services Opening Date:

08/01/2025 Closing Date:

8/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA:

Exempt

ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception. Job Summary

Arapahoe Community College is seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Disability Access Services Specialistto join our team in advancing access and belonging across campus. This role is essential in supporting students with disabilities through individualized accommodations, advocacy, and collaboration with faculty and staff. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of disability law, a commitment to Universal Design for Learning, and a passion for student success. As a trusted campus resource, the Specialist will help foster a culture of accessibility and continuous improvement, ensuring all students have the opportunity to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Assess student needs and create tailored accommodation plans that support academic success. Collaborate with faculty to remove barriers to learning and ensure compliance with ADA/504 guidelines. Serve as a subject matter expert on accessibility in higher education, offering consultation and training. Analyze data to assess the effectiveness of accommodations and recommend improvements. Advocate for inclusive practices across campus to support a diverse student population. Qualifications

Master's degree in Education, Special Education, Social Work, Disability, Social Justice, Accessibility, or a related field from an accredited institution;

OR

a Bachelor's degree in one of these fields and at least two (2) years of experience working with students with disabilities. Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental health conditions, or other physical conditions that impact learning or daily functioning in an educational setting. Teaching or training experience with a strong understanding of Universal Design for Learning and classroom modalities, and the ability to apply these principles effectively. Knowledge of disability law (including ADA and Section 504), critical pedagogy, student development theory, and best practices for supporting diverse student populations. Ability to interpret diagnostic evaluations for both apparent and non-apparent disabilities and apply appropriate assessment, accommodation, and intervention strategies. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to engage effectively with students, families, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Excellent collaboration, problem-solving, organizational, and critical thinking skills. Preferred Qualifications

Experience connecting students with external resources and community supports. Background working with high school-aged students or in transition programs. Experience developing support programs for individuals with disabilities. Familiarity with assistive technology, including prescribing, training, or usage. Bilingual or multilingual proficiency. Application Instructions All applicants must submit: Resume Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work, see below. At ACC we seek to hire candidates that demonstrate a commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role. Please address this specifically in your cover letter explaining what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and how you may have incorporated these ideas into your current or previous professional responsibilities. Reach out to us at if you have any questions. ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Notice to all Applicants

Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review. Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material. Final candidate may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to verify education. Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment. Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify. All ACC employees, except student employees, contribute to at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security. Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 or For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including Clery Act / Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the Arapahoe Community College Annual Security Report. For a hard copy report, please contact the ACC Campus Police Department at (303) 797-5800, , or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120. At ACC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. Our mission is to provide innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the communities we serve. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:

Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. A Supplemental retirement plans are also available including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans. Comprehensive including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits. Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (). Generous including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities. for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline. State employees are eligible to participate in which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources. Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the website. New hires for full-time positions may be eligible for a relocation assistance benefit if relocating at least 100 miles to work at ACC. Information about this can be found in

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What has been your exposure to disability law at the state and federal level including but not limited to the Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, in your previous roles? 02

Share with us your experience supporting people with disabilities, metal health or other physical conditions that impact learning in aneducational setting or the ability to perform day-to-day activities. Required Question