Title: Disability Support Specialist

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Pikes Peak State College

Division: Student Affairs

Department: PPSC Accessibility Services

Location: Colorado Springs

Salary Range: $50,891 annual gross

Who We Are:

Pikes Peak State College is the largest and most diverse college in the Pikes Peak region, serving students with a wide range of goals, experiences, and responsibilities. Our students include recent high school graduates, working adults, military-affiliated students, parents, first-generation students, career changers, transfer students, and lifelong learners.Our mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all, with a focus on student success and community needs. We fulfill that mission by creating affordable, flexible, and accessible pathways that help students transfer to four-year institutions, enter the workforce, advance their careers, and build better futures close to home.
As the needs of our students, employers, and communities continue to evolve, so do we. PPSC embraces innovation that is human-centered, ethical, and focused on student learning. Through strong workforce partnerships and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, we prepare students not only for today's opportunities, but for what's next.
We're looking for people who are passionate about access, collaboration, innovation, and student success. Whether you work in the classroom or behind the scenes, your contributions help create opportunities that change lives.
At PPSC, our vision is simple: Students Succeed at PPSC.

Job Summary:

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity and is exempt from the State Classified Personnel System. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.   

The Disability Support Specialist ensures that students with disabilities have equitable and independent access to academic programs, specialized hardware, and instructional materials. This role involves evaluating complex student needs, providing individual training on adaptive tools, and serving as a technical consultant to faculty and staff. Additionally, the Coordinator supports the Disability Specialist team by conducting interactive appointments to determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations in alignment with state and federal disability laws.

Reports to: Director of Accessibility Services

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with one year of professional level experience working with persons with disabilities OR completed Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution with two years of professional level experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Demonstrated experience with AT software/hardware across Windows, Mac, and mobile platforms.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed Master’s degree in a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in an educational environment using accessibility tools and software.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or D2L.
• Ability to communicate bilingually or via American Sign Language (ASL).
• Strong understanding of WCAG 2.0 and disability law (ADA/504).
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent Spanish 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Technical Support
• Maintain and troubleshoot a comprehensive suite of assistive technologies (AT), including screen readers, magnification software, speech-to-text, and hardware such as braille embossers.
• Manage the procurement, installation, and licensing of hardware and software; evaluate new or upgraded technologies for accessibility and compatibility with current campus platforms.
• Maintain a detailed inventory of AT equipment and accounts.
• Collaborate with ITSS regarding hardware/software interface issues, upgraded versions, and vendor product conflicts.
• Support Testing Professional as needed (proctoring, formatting, reading, or scribing for accommodative testing).

Student Assessment & Training
• Conduct individual consultations to determine appropriate AT solutions based on a student’s specific functional limitations.
• Create and deliver personalized training programs, video tutorials and accessibility resources to help students reach competency with various AT tools.
• Provide ongoing support for students as needed.

Disability Specialist Support
• Conduct initial and adjustment interactive appointments with students and evaluate provider documentation to determine eligibility for reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA, ADAAA, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Facilitate the communication between students and faculty.
• Maintain accurate internal documentation of student interactions.
• Placement, tracking, inventory and documentation of accommodative furniture.

Testing Support
• Oversee the conversion of testing materials into accessible formats.
• Proctor student exams as needed.

Campus Collaboration & Advocacy
• Partner with faculty to implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and develop accessibility training for the institution.
• Advise campus departments (Library, Bookstore, Distance Learning, etc.) on equipment compatibility and accessibility issues.
• Stay current on Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, ADA standards, and WCAG 2.0/2.1 standards.
• Participate in specialist meetings to improve accommodative services.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to users with varying levels of digital literacy.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues, involving minor lifting of equipment (up to 25 lbs).
• Ability to work at different campuses as required by departmental needs.
• Ability to navigate differences effectively and respectfully in the workplace.
• Adhere to college policies and procedures.

Selection Process:

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on  July 23rd, 2026.

Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.  

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions: 

Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.