Disability Resource Specialist

Riverside Community College District

Application Deadline. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time:
10/8/2025

Department:DSPS (R)
Position Type:Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)
Student Position Type
Student Employment Location/Department
College/Campus:Riverside
Physical location of the position:Riverside
If off-site, please specify location.
Employment Type:Full-Time
If Part-Time, indicate the number of hours per week
Position Length:12-month
Salary Range:Grade J
Salary Amount:$5,843 - $7,117
Salary Type:Monthly
Is this position categorically (grant) funded?Yes
If categorically (grant) funded, date funded through:June 30, 2025
Department Specific Needs:
Job Description
Basic Function:BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of the department coordinator, the Disability Specialist provides or coordinates assessment services and accommodations for students with disabilities.

PROVIDES WORK OR LEAD DIRECTION TO:
Short-Term employee(s) and/or student employee(s), including Federal Work Study students.
Education:EDUCATION:
An associate's degree or any combination of post-secondary education and experience working with students with disabilities equivalent to an associate degree is required. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or three years of experience in working with students with a disability in a post-secondary educational setting is desired.
Experience:EXPERIENCE:
Experience working with students with a disability in a post-secondary educational setting and proficiency in American Sign Language and manually coded English is desired.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Title 5 of the State Administrative Code, ADA, and PL 93-112, Section 504, relative to the disabled students program's college and academic regulations.

ABILITY TO:
Interpret and explain rules and policies; prepare and edit reports and other materials; compose letters independently; compile and maintain accurate and complete records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community.
Licenses/Certifications:LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

None.
Other:COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

CONTACTS:
Co-workers, other departmental staff, Department of Rehabilitation, doctors, psychologists, mental health providers

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Requires the ability, with or without accommodation, to exert some physical effort, such as walking, standing and light lifting; dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body in the operation of office equipment. Tasks require extended periods of time at a keyboard.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Conduct intake interviews with prospective students.
2. Facilitate accommodations each semester, including and not limited to, adaptive furniture placements in on-campus facilities, alternate media, and testing areas.
3. Assist in proctoring of course examinations in alternative formats.
4. Assist with registration for students with disabilities; make appropriate referrals regarding matriculation processes or other college resources.
5. Responsible for maintaining material of a highly sensitive and confidential nature.
6. Develop and maintain accurate database of accommodations and services provided to students.
7. May develop and implement student disability related workshops and training, both in face-to-face and online modules, for students, staff, and faculty.
8. Cross-reference counselor-approved Student Educational Plans with a current list of approved College programs of study and enter appropriate data into Datatel and monitor/adjust data as needed.
9. Act as liaison between and coordinate with students, faculty, and staff in providing accommodations.
10. Interview, hire, and train student employees; maintain and submit all related human resources documentation for these groups.
11. Maintain, enter, and create reports in DSS database for students served through the program; enter student data in Datatel using XDSP to capture all data required by the Chancellor's Office which determines program funding; and research and compile comprehensive state, and federal and Chancellor's Office reports.
12. May administer individualized psycho-educational achievement assessments under the supervision of a certificated designee and databases tests scores into CARS-W system.
13. Provide training to students in the use of adaptive equipment and computers, when necessary.
14. Contribute to the development of unit goals, learning outcomes, and data for unit-level program review.
15. May communicate with students using accurate and fluent American Sign Language and Signed English.
16. Maintain current knowledge of state and federal disability-related rules and regulations as well as the District's rules, policies and procedures.
17. Perform general clerical tasks, including assisting at the front counter; disseminates college-related information.
18. Participate in District-provided in-service training programs.
19. Maintain a friendly and supportive atmosphere for students, faculty, staff, and the public.
20. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities - Continued:
Duties and Responsibilities: - Continued
Conditions of Employment:CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

SALARY: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.

HOLIDAYS: There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

VACATION: Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; 20 days after completion of ten continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 15 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month
employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve
months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.

FRINGE BENEFITS: The college provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for this benefit package.

The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.

The Riverside Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the need to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. For more information, contact (951) 222-8039.

The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Dr Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market St., Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.
Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only:Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Required Applicant Documents:Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Other Transcript
Other Document:Other Transcript: Attach the Transcript that qualifies you for this position.
Optional Applicant Documents:Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Other Document:
Effective Employment Date:Anticipated Start Date: June 2025
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Special Comments:IMPORTANT NOTICES:

*It is anticipated that interviews will occur sometime during the 1st or 2nd week of May.
Please note: The selection process typically concludes within four to six weeks from the closing date. There are, however, exceptions to this general guideline. Status updates will be made throughout the process. Please refer to your account for any updates to the status of your application.

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* An electronic, RCCD on-line application must be completed to be considered. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out with all information qualifying an applicant for the position. Listing "see resume" or a similar statement is not acceptable. Only information on the official RCCD application (not resumes) will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements for the position for which he/she is applying.

* All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.

* An application will not be considered complete unless ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS are electronically attached to the application by the Application Deadline date. An incomplete file may subject the candidate to disqualification.

* Paper applications and supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, WILL NOT be accepted! All documents must be submitted electronically with the online application.

* Letters of reference, IF REQUIRED, must be NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.

* Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

* The Riverside Community College District does not require testing at the initial application filing period. As you progress through the selection process, you may be required to perform a job-related test based on the needs of the work area for which you are being considered.

* The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Diversity and Human Resources at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.
Application Types Accepted:Classified/Management/Confidential Application

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Disability Resource Specialist

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