Director, Disability Support Services
- Employer
- North Orange County Community College District
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 27, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Disabled Student Services
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Director, Disability Support Services
North Orange County Community College District
Position Number: 2015106P
Location: Cypress College
Department: CC Disability Support Services
Percentage of Employment: 100%
Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year
Work Schedule: Depending on start date, position
may require that you work remotely Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00
pm (However, some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be
required to meet the needs of the department.)
Job Description:
Provides leadership in the administration, organization and
development of college support services for students with
disabilities (physical, communicative, learning, psychological,
acquired brain injured); assures consistency of objectives,
policies and procedures with those of the college and the
District.
Provides for diagnostic assessment of students with disabilities
and determination of eligibility for support services; develops and
implements plans and policies to facilitate and improve disabled
students services and programs; assures compliance with state and
federal laws and regulations applicable to educational
opportunities and accessibility for students with
disabilities.
Supervises the planning, development and recommendation of new
courses; reviews standing courses and recommends the deletion of
courses no longer appropriate to the curriculum; maintains current
course outlines to accurately reflect the instructional
program.
Plans and coordinates services and course offerings; develops and
prepares faculty schedules and room assignments; assists in the
preparation of the catalogue and class schedules.
Develops and prepares the annual preliminary budget for assigned
programs; monitors and controls budget expenditures; directs the
preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive reports,
records and files regarding personnel, facilities, programs,
operations, and activities.
Determines appropriate equipment and supplies for assigned programs
in accordance with established policies; submits textbook lists and
requests for supplementary materials, audiovisual and other
resources; monitors and controls inventories.
Maintains communication with District and college staff and various
agencies to coordinate program services, exchange information, and
refer students with disabilities; maintains current knowledge of
legislation and technology related to disabled students programs
and services.
Trains, supervises, evaluates and directs the work of personnel as
assigned; participates in selection and hiring processes.
Plans, organizes and arranges appropriate staff development
programs and activities for faculty and staff; provides orientation
for new employees.
Organizes, attends, or chairs a variety of administrative and staff
meetings as required; serves on committees and special projects as
assigned; coordinates programs and services as appropriate with
other District and college personnel.
Maintains current knowledge of diagnostic and instructional methods
and new technologies pertinent to assigned programs; learns and
applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software
applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient,
organized, and timely manner.
Sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse
academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of
students.
Provide leadership in District/College efforts to increase the
diversity of faculty and staff, to address student achievement
gaps, and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and
educational environment.
Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population
of students and employees through the development of
interculturally competent and equity minded management and
leadership abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in
this area with African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific
Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students and
employees.
Performs related duties as assigned.
In addition to the essential functions, the Director of Disability
Support Services may participate in the development and
administration of supplemental grants related to assigned
programs.
Primary Purpose:
Under the direction of a college vice president or designee, this
position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative
and supervisory duties related to the development and provision of
appropriate educational and support services to students with
disabilities and assuring compliance with state and federal laws
and regulations applicable to educational opportunities and
accessibility for students with disabilities.
Working Relationships:
The Director of Disability Support Services maintains frequent
contact with students, with various college and District personnel,
and with representatives and service providers from the community
and governmental agencies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and
objectives
Knowledge of state education code and Title 5 requirements
Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to
students with disabilities
Knowledge of research project policies, procedures and practices,
including data collection and analysis
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation,
and vocabulary
Knowledge of record keeping procedures
Knowledge of budget preparation and maintenance
Knowledge of appropriate software and databases
Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations,
policies and procedures
Ability to assess, analyze, implement and evaluate research project
activities
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective
course of action
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
Ability to meet schedules and time lines
Ability to work independently with little direction
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing
Ability to supervise, train and provide work direction to
others
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with others
Special Requirements:
The Director serves as the designated DSPS Coordinator and must
meet the minimum qualifications for a DSPS counselor or instructor
set forth in Section 53414 (a) through (d) as outlined by the
Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California
Community Colleges
AND
have two (2) years full-time experience or the equivalent within
the last four (4) years in one or more of the fields listed in the
minimum qualifications of this
job description.
Click Here to review the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty
and Administrators in California Community Colleges, Section 53414
(a) through (d)
You will be required to provide a detailed description of how you
meet these additional qualifications when completing your
application.
The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible
transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your
application will be deemed incomplete and removed from
consideration. All degrees and course work used to satisfy the
required minimum qualifications must be from accredited
post-secondary institutions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a master’s degree from a regionally accredited
institution and at least one year of formal training, internship,
or leadership experience reasonably related to the
assignment.
In addition, must meet the minimum qualifications for a DSPS
counselor or instructor set forth in Section 53414 (a) through
(d)
AND have two (2) years full-time experience or the equivalent
within the last four (4) years in one or more of the following
fields:
1. Instruction or counseling or both in a higher education program
for students with disabilities;
2. Administration of a program for students with disabilities in an
institution of higher education;
3. Teaching, counseling or administration in secondary education,
working predominantly or exclusively in programs for students with
disabilities;
4. Administrative or supervisory experience in industry,
government, public agencies, the military, or private social
welfare organizations, in which the responsibilities of the
position were predominantly or exclusively related to persons with
disabilities.
Click Here to review the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty
and Administrators in California Community Colleges, Section 53414
(a) through (d), and Section 53420
Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated
sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity,
sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college
students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to
demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to
successfully achieving the goals of the position.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in teaching or counseling students with disabilities,
preferably in a higher education environment.
Increasingly responsible supervisory experience in the development
and administration of programs for students with
disabilities.
Experience in managing categorical budgets and grants.
Experience working with computer software and other technologies
which are utilized in the provision of educational services to
students with disabilities.
Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with
colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to
provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational
environment.
Demonstrates personal commitment to developing and implementing
innovative ideas that lead to student success.
Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and/or community
leaders in programs and initiatives that are specifically designed
to assist historically underrepresented students achieve their
educational goals.
Working Conditions:
Office environment; subject to constant interruptions and frequent
interaction with others; sitting for long periods at a time (up to
2-3 hours); may require some off-site duties and activities.
Salary Range: $112,232 - $142,009 Annually
Number of Vacancies:
Posting Number: 2015106P
Open Date: 01/26/2021
Close Date: 3/9/2021
Special Instructions Summary: Special
COVID 19 Notice: In-person interviews are suspended at this time
and will be replaced by interviews in a virtual format. Thank you
for your continued interest in working at North Orange County
Community College District.
Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human
Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable.
The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide
the following: official transcripts and verification of experience
prior to the first duty day, identification and employment
eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act,
fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue.
NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.
The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this
recruitment within the same fiscal year or 8 months, whichever is
longer.
To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not
submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional
materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete
all questions and sections of the application. For questions which
may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms
such as “see resume” or “see attached”.
The minimum required number of references for this position is
three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of
employment phase of the hiring process.
All applications will be screened under a process of utmost
confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college
community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure
an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise
and/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be
required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee
will select candidates for final consideration. A second interview
will be required of candidates selected as finalists.
Minimum Qualifications - Experience: One year of experience is
equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per
week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted
to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the
experience minimum qualification.
Minimum Qualifications - Education: 24 units are equal to one year
of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally
accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial
transcript.
NOCCCD offers reimbursement for candidate travel expenses. Visit
http://www.nocccd.edu/policies-and-procedures
to view the administrative procedures - AP 7120-10.
Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See
our website at http://www.nocccd.edu/minimum-qualifications
for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.
If you would like to add additional transcripts not required by the
position, you may upload them to the “Additional Transcripts” link
when completing your application.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be
requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in
advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.
To apply, visit: https://nocccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/4421
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