Teaching and Learning Accessibility Specialist
Responsible for providing interpreting, translating, or transcribing services for individuals with disabilities by providing access for hearing impaired students in courses and other university-sponsored activities.
Typical Functions
Typical functions are listed within the level descriptors below and are examples of work performed by positions in the level and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Some duties may overlap levels; however, the preponderance of the work will be assessed when assigning positions to the specific levels.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs)
Listed below are the minimum requirements for this role. KSAs will become more advanced as the level increases and will vary depending on the requirements of the position.
- Knowledge of process of interpretation, translation, or transcription.
- Knowledge of applicable code of professional conduct.
- Knowledge of academic vocabulary.
- Knowledge of appropriate regulations.
- Listening and comprehension skills.
Level Descriptions
Teaching and Learning Accessibility Specialist 1
- Provides transcribing services for individuals with disabilities.
- Prepares for assignments by reviewing course information to learn vocabulary, technical terminology, and to understand concepts.
- Reads, analyzes, and annotates textbooks, course material, articles, and other pertinent information in preparation of class.
- Updates and maintains frequently used terminology to transcription program for abbreviation.
- Listens to lectures and discussions to find meaning of messages and delivers communications to the client transcribing technology allowing students to assimilate content and participate in lectures.
- Reviews transcriptions, edits for errors, highlights important information, and uploads to server.
- Troubleshoots issues that arise in classroom.
- Ensures communications are in compliance with legal, university, and professional standards.
Education/Experience
Typically requires a high school diploma and three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Certification/License
Applicable certification may be preferred.
Market Range: MR05
Teaching and Learning Accessibility Specialist 2
- Provides interpreting and/or transliterating services for individuals with disabilities.
- Provides access in courses and other university-sponsored activities.
- Prepares for assignments by reviewing course information to learn vocabulary, technical terminology, and to understand concepts.
- Reads and analyzes textbooks, course material, articles, and other pertinent information prior to class.
- Listens to lectures and discussions, finds meaning of message, organizes concepts and delivers communications to the client via sign language while monitoring feedback and comprehension.
- Works with others to make sure programmatic content is accessible to all audiences (i.e. graduation ceremonies, guest lectures, town halls, etc).
- Troubleshoots issues that arise in classroom.
- Adheres to applicable code of conduct and ethics.
Education/Experience
Typically requires a high school diploma and five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Certification/License
Applicable certification may be preferred.
Market Range: MR07
Effective Date: January 4, 2021
