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Accommodations Coordinator

New York, New York · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago

Communication

About the role

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Academics, the Accommodations Coordinator (AC) is a summer contractor, providing shared services for Faculty and staff.
In addition, the AC may review syllabi, making suggestions and helping adjust content to mitigate and eliminate current accommodation challenges.
Finally, the AC gathers and analyzes on-the-ground data that helps inform The School administration decision-making and ensures that students are receiving high-quality instruction.

The AC consults staff and contractors to help them be more proactive and create more layers of student support.
Throughout the program, the AC makes recommendations to improve academic, social, physical and emotional support in the classroom.
Work closely with the Associate Director of Academics, Student Life and Academics staff to ensure that Faculty and staff deliver high-quality programs that accommodate all students.
Create on-the-ground Faculty and Student Life staff support mechanisms, including meetings, classroom observations, one-on-ones, reviews, check-ins and feedback.
Make recommendations for improved accommodations supports and services for both instructional delivery and student specific needs.
Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, work effectively on a team, maintain composure in stressful situations and work under pressure.

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to communicate directly, concisely and/or diplomatically as required, knowing how, when and what to communicate.
Organizational and administrative skills with the ability to anticipate, improvise and adapt for optimal resolutions.
Experience working with subject matter experts or non-traditional teachers is required.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop and reach.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Experience working with students and faculty in journalism and/or writing is a plus.

The AC position pays $12,000 total or $3,000/term as an independent contractor (over four terms).

Highly innovative, The School of The New York Times (The School) offers a comprehensive set of educational offerings for pre-college students.
Education, Work Experience and/or Licensure
4+ years of professional experience working in middle and/or high school education.

Thus, the AC also ensures that accommodation policies are being followed, resolves Faculty and Residential accommodation-related challenges and makes recommendations for improvement.
Review accommodation policies, procedures and training.
Review and oversee implementation of accommodation training.
The AC will liaise with all levels of Faculty and School staff, with a particular emphasis on excellence of accommodation support.

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