Part -Time Disability Counselor - Access & Disability Resources

About Massasoit Community College:

Massasoit Community College takes pride in its long-standing tradition of excellence and its historic mission to welcome all who seek to learn. The College offers more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs across the arts, sciences, applied sciences, healthcare, and technology. In addition, Massasoit provides non-credit workforce development certificates, corporate training opportunities, adult basic education, and personal enrichment courses. Each year, the College welcomes a diverse body of new and returning students, including high school students seeking to earn college credit through dual enrollment partnerships.

More than half of Massasoit's students identify as students of color, and more than half are first generation to attend college. Approximately 700 students annually earn an associate degree or certificate, advancing their educational and career goals.

Located in Brockton, Massachusetts - a vibrant and diverse city of approximately 105,000 residents - Massasoit's main campus reflects and celebrates the community it serves. The College also operates a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and serves students from more than 45 cities and towns across Southeastern Massachusetts.

Job Description:

The Access & Disabilities Resources (ADR) office at Massasoit Community College is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have equal, effective, and meaningful access to all academic programs, community events, goods, and services provided by the college in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. As part of the ADR team, the part-time MCCC Disability Counselor will carry a reduced student caseload and perform all the duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

Under the general supervision of the Director of ADR, the Disability Counselor will coordinate implementation of accommodations to ensure equal access for students with disabilities. Additionally, the Disability Counselor will perform educational, instructional, and administrative work associated with ensuring compliance with applicable policies and laws and is responsible for administering Access & Disability Resources services, interpreting/implementing college policies and federal/state laws protecting rights of persons with disabilities, determining program eligibility, determining reasonable accommodation, and providing information/guidance for compliance with applicable laws and policies. Performs related work as directed.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Determines eligibility for protection under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, and other applicable legislation;
• Reviews/evaluates diagnostic information and documentation;
• Determines reasonable accommodations and coordinates implementation;
• Maintains confidentiality of student records;
• Proctors student exams, including reader and scribe services;
• Develops, proposes, and implements policies/procedures to ensure equal access to all academic programs and courses of study;
• Consults with faculty, administrators, and other campus personnel regarding reasonable accommodations and issues of disability in higher ed;
• Identifies, establishes, and evaluates program services;
• Refers students to appropriate support services/resources;
• Compiles reports on program activities/services;
• Performs administrative tasks associated with department activities (e.g. - maintains database of information relating to students with disabilities);
• Supports students in cultivating/using appropriate self-advocacy skills;
• Provides budgetary input;
• Develops resources such as handbooks and brochures;
• Uses computer for standard use and utilization of software programs;
• Attends meetings, college fairs, workshops, and other college activities;
• Instructs assigned staff in performance of duties according to established standards;
• Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas;
• Maintains current knowledge of assistive technology in disability services;
• Performs related duties as directed.

Requirements:

Master's degree in special education, Educational Psychology, Counseling, Deaf Education, Teaching, or closely related field; with three (3) years' experience and/or training that includes college-level learning disability services, learning disability assessment, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Section 504 compliance, development of policies/procedures, teaching, or curriculum development; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience supporting students with ASD and other Neuro-diverse profiles, medical, sensory, psychological and/or physical disabilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of Assistive Technology and Digital Accessibility
• Experience with software that is used to streamline the accommodation process
• Demonstrated knowledge of the differences between K-12 special education laws and the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as it applies to students with disabilities in Higher Ed.

Additional Information:

Position Status: Part-Time Non-Benefited, MCCC/MTA/NEA bargaining unit position.

Hours: 18 per week. Not to exceed 936 hours annually.

Salary: $36.55 per hour based on the MCCC collective bargaining agreement.

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites and additional locations as necessary.

Deadline to Apply: November 12, 2026

Application Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.

Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, asynnott@massasoit.mass.edu, or the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Student Services and Enrollment Management, Eraj Mashmasarmi, 508-588-9100, x1901, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room SC208a, emashmasa@massasoit.mass.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

The College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and employment process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact Kerry Jenness, Senior HR Consultant at kjenness2@massasoit.mass.edu