Access & Inclusion Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Access & Inclusion Senior Manager

LOCATION: Bethesda, MD

DEPARTMENT: Education

FLSA Status: Non–Exempt

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, with occasional weekends and evenings

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Access & Inclusion Coordinator will support the day to day management of Imagination Stage’s educational programming with a focus on our onsite population of students with various accessibility needs. A blend of arts administration, classroom management, and disability support, this position calls for a candidate that is a self-starter with experience/interest in all of the above areas. The position reports to the Access & Inclusion Senior Manager but works closely with the Access Apprentice as well as the entire education team to ensure the best possible experience for all students.

Responsibilities:

• Manages registration process for students with disabilities; identifies students who benefit from additional support
• Assigns Inclusion Facilitators (adults supporting a variety of student needs in the classroom) and IF substitutes as needed for classes
• Interviews and helps train new Inclusion Facilitators
• Maintains ongoing communication with families and classroom staff
• Conducts and coordinates intake calls for students enrolling in our semester and summer courses
• Ensures supports/materials are in place prior and during classes/camps; oversight of access materials created by the Access Apprentice (such as creating social stories or choice boards)
• Along with Education Team, observes and provides feedback for Teaching Artists, Assistants, and Inclusion Facilitators
• Provides support for sensory friendly field trip and public performances, serving as a member of the prep and rehearsal team
• Teaches at least one Access-specific course each semester
• Manages the Pegasus Ensemble alongside Access and Inclusion Senior Manager
• Coordinates summer camp support and medical intakes; serves as a hands-on support staff member
• If certified in ASL interpretation and/or fluent in ASL and/or Spanish: can provide additional support in classes with students who are bilingual

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluent/Certified in ASL and/or Spanish
• At least 2+ years of experience working with students with disabilities
• Degree in Special Education, Education, and/or Theatre Education, or related field
• Willingness to learn new technology, experience with Tessitura is a plus
• Passion for the performing arts (knowledge of theatre, dance, musical theatre, improvisation, or filmmaking a plus)
• Discretion in handling confidential student information
• Adaptability and a team-focused work mentality

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Salary: $42,000-$52,000
• Healthcare Benefits
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Personal, and Sick
• Commuter Benefit
• Free and reduced priced tickets, classes, and summer camps

Please ask to see our Benefit Summary.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@imaginationstage.org with “Access & Inclusion Coordinator” in the subject line.

If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Nia Savoy-Dock, nsavoydock@imaginationstage.org. Imagination Stage is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment. Imagination Stage will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Imagination Stage celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values members of our whole community. Imagination Stage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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