Director, Disabled Students Services and Programs

Mt. San Jacinto College•Menifee, CA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director, Disabled Students Programs and Services located at our campus in Menifee, CA. Under the general direction of the area administrator, provides strategic leadership, planning, and administrative oversight for comprehensive programs and services designed to ensure equal access for students with disabilities. The Director advances Guided Pathways, Vision 2030, and institutional equity goals by reducing barriers and improving outcomes for students with disabilities. This is an administrative position, exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, with responsibility for formulation and recommendation of district policies, regulations and budget decisions related to the area of responsibility. Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, along with a cell phone allowance stipend. Educational administrators serve under contract and make contributions toward STRS (a retirement plan). Benefit package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, sick leave, and 22 days of vacation per year. While this current vacancy is expected at the Menifee Valley Campus, Administrators serve district-wide and may be assigned to the San Jacinto Campus, the Menifee Valley Campus, the Temecula Valley Campus or any District facility. Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants. This position is categorically funded and exists based on the availability of funds. If funds cease to be available, the District may, at its discretion, implement a reduction in force that could result in the elimination of the position.

Requirements

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, 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 post secondary Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Program or in a program dealing predominantly or exclusively with people with disabilities, or two years of full-time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following: Counseling for students with disabilities; or 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.
The minimum requirements for service as a community college faculty member teaching a credit course in adapted physical education shall be the minimum qualifications for an instructor of credit physical education, and fifteen semester units of upper division or graduate study in adapted physical education.
The minimum requirements for service to work with students with speech and language disabilities shall be satisfied by meeting the following requirements: Possession of a master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in speech pathology and audiology, or in communication disorders; and Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a speech pathologist or audiologist by the Medical Board of California.
Except as provided in Subsections (1) through (3) above, the minimum requirements for service as a community college faculty member to provide credit specialized instruction for students with disabilities shall be satisfied by meeting the following requirements: Possession of a master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology, or rehabilitation counseling; and Fifteen semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of disability, to include, but not be limited to: Learning disabilities; Developmental disabilities; Deaf and hearing impaired; Physical disabilities; or Adapted computer technology
A Master’s degree from an accredited institution; AND Two (2) years of professional experience (within the last four (4) years) in one of the following: Instruction or counseling in a higher education program for students with disabilities c. Administration of a program for students with disabilities in an institution of higher education c. Teaching, counseling, or administration in secondary education, working predominately or exclusively in programs for students with disabilities d. Administrative or supervisor experience in industry, government, public agency, military, or private social welfare organization in which the responsibilities of the position were predominately or exclusively related to persons with disabilities.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Transcripts, including a foreign transcript evaluation report (if applicable)
Travel will be required for this position between District locations. Incumbent will be responsible for securing transportation to assigned locations.

Nice To Haves

Cover Letter (Optional)
Additional Transcripts

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and administrative oversight of districtwide Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS); plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs that ensure access and success for students with disabilities; ensure consistent DSPS service delivery across District locations; and manage the development and implementation of student success initiatives designed to increase retention, persistence, and completion for program participants.
Develop policies, standard operating procedures, and ensure service delivery models align with Section 504 and 508 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, AB 77, Education Code Section 84850 and Title 5, California Code of Regulations (5 CCR) Sections 56000-56076 and district policies and procedures related to students with disabilities; interpret and explain federal, state, and other mandated regulations; oversee and maintain compliance with federal and state mandates; and ensure confidentiality and compliance with FERPA and disability-related privacy laws.
Assist with monitoring program budgets and expenditures to support the development of resource allocation strategies; ensure fiscal accountability and compliance with District and State funding regulations.
Provide administrative oversight of services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students, including interpreting, captioning, and communications access services; ensure coordination of assistive technology, equipment, accommodations for DHH students; ensure reliable and consistent scheduling, coordination, and quality assurance of interpreters and related districtwide services.
Supervise, train and support assigned personnel including counselors, classified professionals, and student workers; develop training, orientation, and professional development personnel.
Collaborate with instructional programs to ensure implementation of accommodations in academic settings; assist faculty and departments with implementing accommodations in an instructional setting.
Manage program orientations, workshops, and student engagement activities that foster a supportive learning environment; provide training, presentations, and informational sessions and training to district employees and community partners regarding department services.
Oversee, plan, coordinate and provide outreach and recruitment activities for eligible student populations in partnership with local agencies and community organizations; support the development of program outreach materials and communication strategies to increase awareness of available services.
Oversee and monitor DSPS eligibility determination and the interactive process to identify and evaluate students' reasonable accommodation needs.
Serve as a District resource on disability compliance, accommodation, and access-related matters; act as a resource for Office of Civil Rights complaints and disability related matters throughout the District.
Support and submit program review; contribute and support accreditation review and standards; develop and implement standards, programs, policies and procedures consistent with program requirements and needs.
Maintain audit-ready documentation; ensure program integrity; oversee submission of audit materials; compile student data and statistics; complete and submit required reporting; evaluate and monitor MIS, Scheduling and Reporting System (SARS) and other data for accuracy.
Participate in district committees, advisory groups, and institutional initiatives; attend conferences; participate in local, regional, and state activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.