Caseload Assistant for the Office for Disability and Accessibility Services

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State 

Position Details

Posted:  October 13, 2026
Level: Educational Assistant
Employment Type: Temporary position, non-tenure track position
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week 
Anticipated Start Date: November 2026
Work Location: CT State Three Rivers (574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360)
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by October 28, 2026.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for facilitating the comprehensive process with students seeking accommodations, evaluating appropriate and reasonable supports, and ensuring their effective implementation/institutional compliance, and scheduling and proctoring of student testing. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Campus Director of Disability and Accessibility Services, the Caseload Assistant provides essential support to ODAS in coordinating academic accommodations for students with documented permanent or temporary disabilities through effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Supports a designated caseload of students with documented permanent and/or temporary disabilities.
• Engages in the interactive process with students, faculty, and staff to assess and implement accommodations.
• Assists with the day-to-day ODAS office operations.
• Assists with the collection and evaluation of medical, educational and/or diagnostic documentation to confirm diagnosis and identify reasonable, effective and course specific accommodations that uphold academic integrity and do not fundamentally alter the program of study.
• Maintains comprehensive records of all interactions and decisions related to accommodations within the Accommodate system, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.
• Collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to facilitate the effective implementation of approved academic accommodations.
• Leads and contributes to conflict resolution efforts involving students, faculty, staff, and administration, applying equity-centered strategies to address complex accessibility issues and ensure adherence to ADA and Section 504 requirements.
• Protects the confidentiality of student disability records and information in accordance with institutional policies and legal standards.
• Coordinates and provides accommodation test proctoring for students, ensuring appropriate arrangements are coordinated and executed.
• Performs additional duties and special assignments as needed to support the mission of the Office for Disability and Accessibility Services.
• Attends orientations as necessary. 

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in education or a closely related field (e.g., educational psychology, learning disabilities, special education, counseling) with two (2) years of professional experience working directly with individuals with disabilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth and accurate knowledge of federal disability laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and a strong understanding of HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
• Proven expertise in interpreting diagnostic assessments and analyzing behavioral indicators associated with learning differences, attentional challenges, psychological and developmental disabilities.
• Advanced understanding of primary physical, cognitive, psychological, developmental and other disabilities, along with familiarity with the best practices, as well as the essential services and supports utilized.
• Technological literacy and proficiency with assistive technology /software and testing programming. 
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with faculty on inclusive teaching and universal design.
• Prior experience navigating complex situations involving students and faculty around student accommodations, balancing academic standards with ADA/504 compliance.  
• Experience collaborating with faculty on inclusive teaching and universal design.
• Prior experience navigating complex situations involving students and faculty around student accommodations, balancing academic standards with ADA/504 compliance.  

Salary 

• $52.35 hourly

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter
• A current resume

In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications.  The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. 

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [email protected].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.