Disability Services and Programs for Students Counselor/Learning
Disabilities Specialist
Salary: $60,856.00 - $95,406.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 12-2021-R4/R5
Closing: 2/6/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Department: Disability Services and Programs for
Students
Basic Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
Santa Barbara City College is seeking two full-time, tenure track
faculty members positions in Disability Services and Programs for
Students (DSPS) to start in Fall 2022. In 2009, SBCC was designated
as an Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting our responsibility
to support and serve the needs of our Latina/o/x students.
Moreover, given our overall student population, the ideal candidate
will demonstrate a commitment to join a department that is
dedicated to the use of curriculum and pedagogy that shares SBCC's
commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse
post-traditional student population.
A full-time, tenure track, 10-month faculty position will be
available in the Disability Services and Programs for Students
(DSPS) department effective Fall 2022. The Specialist will provide
disability related counseling to SBCC students; facilitate the
interactive process to identify functional limitations, fundamental
requirements and reasonable accommodations to ensure equal
educational access; provide and document appropriate services and
maintain accurate records; refer students to other appropriate
campus and community services; provide curriculum development and
instruction that focuses on access and retention; implement the
California Community Colleges' Learning Disabilities Eligibility
& Services Model by assessing students to determine eligibility
for disability-related accommodations and services; provide
expertise to the college as a Learning Disabilities Specialist by
advocating for students, consulting with colleagues, and
collaborating with instructors; develop disability awareness
training for the campus and community; consult with DSPS
colleagues, faculty and administration regarding access to
facilities, technology, instructional programs, college
information, and student services; provide expertise for college
personnel in meeting the guidelines of federal and state disability
laws; participate in the governance of the college via committee
assignments; engage in professional development activities that
include diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion and social
justice; participate fully in department responsibilities.
*Note: this position will work a distributed work calendar that
begins on July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 along with an additional 20
days beyond the 10-month faculty contract. Schedule to be approved
by the department chair and Dean.
Representative Duties
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Commitment to the community college
mission.
An understanding of the implications a Hispanic-Serving
designation suggests for institutional, departmental, and
instructional practices.
An understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of
racially and/or ethnically minoritized students within Higher
Education shape patterns of participation and outcomes within the
classroom.
Evidence of working effectively with racially and/or ethnically
diverse populations.
Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of students
with different ability statuses (e.g. physical and/or
learning).
An understanding of anti-racist and culturally-responsive
pedagogical practices which honor and respect what students bring
to the classroom and uses students' prior knowledge and/or lived
experiences to inform instruction.
Evidence of working effectively with post-traditional
students
Understanding equity as the recognition of historical and
systemic disparities in opportunity and outcomes and providing the
resources necessary to address those disparities.
Understanding universal design as a framework for achieving
equity, so students have options for how they learn, have
accessible materials and flexibility in how they demonstrate their
learning.
An equity-minded, culturally responsive counseling approach
focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive space that supports
student engagement and success.
Working knowledge of Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation
Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and other Federal and State
legislation affecting the provision of disability services in the
college setting.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and
professionally with the campus community.
Completion of, or eligibility for, training in the current CCC
Chancellor's Office Learning Disabilities Eligibility &
Services Model.
Experience in administering learning disabilities assessments,
especially with the Woodcock Johnson Psycho-Educational Battery,
the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, the Wide Range Achievement
Test, The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, and the
Nelson-Denny Reading Test.
Experience evaluating disability documentation and determining
reasonable accommodations based on functional
limitations.
Experience advising or counseling college students with a range
of disabilities in higher education.
Experience teaching college students with disabilities, and
supporting students with strategies in the areas of transfer level
math and English.
Experience working with students from diverse cultural, ethnic,
socioeconomic, academic and disability backgrounds including
intervention, retention and success strategies.
Experience giving presentations on disabilities and educational
equity to the public.
Familiar with the K-12 legal landscape as well as evaluating
IEPs and 504 Plans for the purpose of developing an appropriate
Academic Accommodation Plan for the college setting.
Knowledge of computer technology, assistive technology, and
online instruction along with access barriers for students with
disabilities.
Experience advising or instructing students with disabilities
taking classes online.
Experience in developing and assessing Student Learning
Outcomes and Services Area Outcomes.
Ability to communicate in American Sign Language
(ASL).
Ability to communicate in Spanish.
Education and Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the
discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board
of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty
and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.
To be qualified for the Learning Disability
Specialist/Counselor position, applicants must meet the state
minimum qualifications required in the following disciplines:
Counselor of Students with Disabilities AND Learning Disabilities
Specialist as listed below.
Counselor of Student with
Disabilities:
Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling
OR
Master's degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student
personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling,
social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or
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 (15) or more semester units in upper division or
graduate-level coursework specifically related to people with
disabilities, OR
Completion of six (6) semester units, or the equivalent of
graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work
courses, in a post-secondary Disabled Students Programs and
Services (DSPS) program or in a program dealing with people with
disabilities OR
Two (2) years of full-time experience, or the equivalent, in
one or more of the following:
Counseling students with disabilities
OR
Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military
or private social welfare organizations in which the
responsibilities are for persons with disabilities
disabilities
A lifetime California Community College Disabled Students
Programs and Service (DSPS) Instructor Credential authorizing
service to teach courses in college for students with
disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Specialist:
Master's degree in learning disabilities, special education,
education, psychology, speech language pathology, communication
disorders, educational or school psychology, counseling, or
rehabilitation counseling AND fifteen (15)
semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area
learning disabilities to include, but not limited to adult
cognitive and achievement assessment OR
The Equivalent OR
A lifetime California Community College Disabled Students
Programs and Service(DSPS) Instructor Credential authorizing
service to teach courses in college for students with
disabilities
Possess a combination of education and experience that is at
least the equivalent to all of the above. Candidates making an
application on the basis of equivalency must submit an Application
for Equivalency in addition to all other required
material.
Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse
academic, socioeconomic, culture, disability, gender identity,
sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college
students, faculty and staff.
If the title of your degree as stated on your transcripts
DOES NOT EXACTLY MATCH one of the degree titles
listed in the minimum qualifications listed above, you must request
an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at
the time of application. Those documents include a completed SBCC
Equivalency Crosswalk and a narrative synopsis of your educational
background justifying equivalency.
Knowledge and Abilities
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:
(The following required documents must be submitted
electronically via the online application system.)
Online District Application form at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc
Cover letter addressing the applicant's experience and the
desirable qualifications listed in this announcement.
CV or Resume.
Within the online application is a required supplemental
question on diversity. The committee will be reviewing your answer
as part of the screening process. Please take your time and answer
the question thoroughly
Copy of an unofficial college/university transcript, which
verifies minimum qualifications.
Transcripts must show the degree title and the date the degree was
conferred or the degree will not be considered for the purpose of
determining if you meet minimum qualifications. If the qualifying
degree has yet to be conferred and you expect to have the degree
before you begin employment, you must submit transcripts that state
the title of the degree you are working toward obtaining and
indicate the anticipated completion date in your response to the
associated supplemental question provided during the application
process. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
An official copy of your transcripts will be required upon
being hired. Instructors will not be allowed to start
working until official transcripts have been received.
If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement in the
“Documents Needed To Apply” section entitled “Equivalency” in the
online application. The statement presents the basis for this claim
and submit supporting evidence, e.g. transcripts, publications,
other documents.
Instructions for Completing
Equivalency Documentation (Download PDF
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Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside
the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an
equivalency statement from an official USA certified transcript
evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an
accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached
to the online application. NOTE: If you have completed coursework
at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S.
Department of Education, you must include a full evaluation of the
foreign transcript with your application materials if you wish for
us to consider the coursework. To search for institutions that are
recognized as accredited by CHEA or the U.S. Department of
Education, visit http://www.chea.org/search/search.asp
or http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx.
For a list of recognized organizations providing transcript
evaluation services, visit http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
Letters of reference are not required for this
recruitment. Please do not submit reference letters within your
online application.
Within the online application, there is a required section to
list three professional references; a maximum of six references may
be submitted. These references will be contacted if you are
selected as a finalist for the position. These references should be
able to critically assess your work qualifications and job
performance
Additional Instructions:
If you experience technical difficulties attaching any of your
documents electronically, please contact Human Resources for
instructions. If you do not have a scanner, there are commercial
facilities available to assist you with this process. All required
documents must be submitted with your electronic application by the
application deadline or your application will be considered
incomplete and will not be considered.
Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, a complete online application
including all required application documents (listed above) must be
submitted via
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbccby
the application deadline (please see instructions to applicants).
It is important that the online District Application form (Item #1)
be complete and specific to fully indicate the education,
experience and other qualifications of the applicant. "See Resume"
is not acceptable.
If you apply for more than one position, copies of all the required
documents must be attached separately for each position.
Applications and all documents submitted become the property of
SBCC and are retained electronically.
Please Note: You will receive a confirmation number when
your complete application has been successfully submitted
online.
Selection Procedure:
The selection committee, who will recommend candidates for personal
interviews at SBCC, will initially review online applications. A
teaching demonstration will be required for selected applicants.
After the initial interviews have been conducted, the committee
will recommend the top candidates to the Superintendent/President
for a final interview. The successful candidate's name will then be
presented to the Board of Trustees for final approval and
authorization to hire. Candidates will participate primarily in
remote interviews and in some instances final interviews may be
conducted in person while observing all health and safety protocols
as approved by the Santa Barbara County Health Department.
Please Note: Santa Barbara City College regrets that
applicants cannot be reimbursed for expenses related to the
application or interview process, including travel
expenses.
Accommodation for Applicants with
Disabilities:
If you are selected for an interview and need special services or
facilities to participate in the interview, please contact Human
Resources. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants
with disabilities who self-disclose.
General Requirements to be submitted Upon Offer of
Employment:
Satisfactory fingerprint report and a completed tuberculosis
risk assessment.
Documentation verifying identity and United States citizenship
or authorization that you have the right to work in the United
States permanently and do not now or in the future require
sponsorship by Santa Barbara City College or other hiring
institutions.
Official transcripts conferring college degrees indicated on
the employment application.
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc/jobs/3338098/disability-services-and-programs-for-students-counselor-learning-disabilities-spe
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