Determine student eligibility for support services and secure
professional verification of specific disabilities including, but
not limited to, learning disabilities, physical disabilities,
communication disabilities, acquired brain impairments and
psychological disabilities.
Identify educational limitations and prescribe appropriate
accommodations/ adjustments for students with various
disabilities.
Evaluate student progress by developing, reviewing, and
updating Academic Accommodation Plans (AAPs) and student
educational plans. Provide specialized academic and vocational
counseling related to degrees and certificates for eligible
students.
Collaborate with campus faculty/staff, public agencies and
medical professionals regarding accommodations for students with
disabilities; attend various meetings as required.
Recommend and authorize educational
accommodations/adjustments.
Work cooperatively with staff and students.
Serve as a liaison with agencies, community, and with feeder
high schools to assist students with disabilities transitioning
into COS.
Maintain compliance, proper documentation, and confidentiality
of student les.
Attend workshops/conferences to remain current on
laws/issues.
Support Student/Staff needs at various locations.
Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new
technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply
emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties
in an efficient, organized and timely manner.
Facilitate workshops and assist in the growth and success of a
diverse population of students through careful preparation of
course materials and the utilization of effective teaching
methodologies and counseling technique.
Serve as an advocate for students with disabilities while
maintaining effective relationships with faculty, staff and
administration.
Provide information on college major and certificate programs
as they relate to educational and career development; participate
in student and campus activities.
Contribute to the development, assessment of, and completion of
student area outcomes.
Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned,
including timely compliance with clerical and administrative
responsibilities; comply with district, college and division
policies in the performance of duties.
If LDESM certified, complete learning assessments.
Qualifications
The candidate must meet the following criteria. Required Education
from a U.S. Department of Education recognized accredited
organization and licensure qualifications. In accordance with Ed
Code Title V for DSP&S, the following requirements are
required:
Master's degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student
personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling,
social work, career development, marriage and family therapy,
marriage, family and child counseling, or a Bachelor's degree in
marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child
counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family
Therapist (MFT);
AND
either fifteen or more semester units in upper division or graduate
level course work specifically related to people with
disabilities,
OR
completion of six semester units, or the equivalent of a
graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work
courses, in a postsecondary Disabled Students Programs and Services
(DSPS) Program or in a program dealing predominantly or exclusively
with people with disabilities,
OR
two years of fulltime experience, or the equivalent, in one or more
of the following;
A. Counseling for students with disabilities; or
B. Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military or
private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities
of the position were predominantly or exclusively for persons with
disabilities, or the equivalent.
AND
- Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse
academic, social, economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic
backgrounds of community college students. AND
- Experience providing accommodations to students with a wide
range of disabilities in post-secondary, degree-granting
institutions. AND
- Knowledge of assistive technologies for individuals with
disabilities. AND
- Working knowledge of Title 5, Section 504, the ADAAA and other
disability-related mandates. AND
- Experience providing specialized, disability-related academic
counseling.
Application Procedure
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit all of
the following:
- A completed online application;
- A cover letter which states your qualifications for the
position;
- A resume;
- Equity Narrative (included in the online application).
- Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required
upon hire); or,
- Equivalency: If claiming equivalency, the completed equivalency
documents (located at: http://www.cos.edu/About/HumanResources/Pages/Equivalency-Policy.aspx
) must be attached.
* Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges
or universities outside of the United States must have their
coursework evaluated by a professional association. A copy of the
evaluation must be submitted with your on-line
application.
College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/4257351/z-part-time-faculty-pool-access-ability-dsps-counselor
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OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The College of the Sequoias Community College
District is committed to the principles of equal employment
opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all
qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and
equal access to employment opportunity and are not subject to
discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the
basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color,
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status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental
disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived
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