Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) Learning Disability Specialist, Temporary, Part-Time Pool

City College of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Under the general direction of the Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) Department Chair and the Dean of Student Success, the Learning Disability Specialist is responsible for providing learning disability assessment, advising on appropriate accommodations for students with learning disabilities, as well as providing academic, career, personal and disability management counseling to adult students with disabilities from diverse backgrounds. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who exhibit a high degree of professionalism and a strong commitment to the success of students with disabilities. This position may work in the evening or on occasional weekend days to meet student needs as necessary, and this position may be assigned to various locations including the centers and at the local county jail. Position may include some remote work hours and/or remote appointments.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds (Required).
Master's Degree in Learning Disabilities, Special Education, Education, Psychology, Speech Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Educational or School Psychology, Counseling, or Rehabilitation Counseling AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of learning disabilities, to include adult cognitive and achievement assessment or the equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing academic, career, personal, and disability management counseling to adult students with any of a variety of disabilities or multiple disabilities In an institution of higher education.
Experience working in a multicultural environment with adults from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of assistive aids, adaptive equipment, computer adaptations and/or other methods of providing reasonable accommodations.
Training in the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act 'The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA)' and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Experience evaluating verification of disability documentation to determine eligibility for services.
Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and/or American Sign Language.
Training In the administration and interpretation of the WAIS, W-J, or other learning disability assessment Instruments.
Completion of the California Community Colleges LDESM (LD Eligibility and Services Model) training.
Possession of a doctorate in a related field or a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification.
Significant experience working with people with severe, persistent psychological disabilities.
Evidence of successful instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.
Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.
Experience or interest in working with currently incarcerated, or justice impacted students.

Responsibilities

Administer cognitive and achievement assessment, such as Woodcock Johnson IV (WJ ACH IV) (WJ Cog IV), or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale IV (WAIS IV) Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition (WIAT-4), and Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition (KTEA-3).
Score and interpret assessment findings.
Identify whether participant qualifies for DSPS services as an individual with a learning disability as defined by the California Community College's Title V regulations.
Discuss assessment findings with the student and provide recommendations for appropriate accommodations.
Provide detailed assessment report for the student record.
Provide specialized academic, career, personal, and disability management counseling to adult students with disabilities from diverse backgrounds.
Work as a Learning Disability Specialist and DSPS counselor during day, evening and/or weekends at any of the College Centers, Ocean Campus, community sites, or remotely from home as assigned, and/or travel among them as required. This includes possible assignment of conducting assessment of students enrolled in courses offered at the local County jail.
Serve as an advocate for disabled students and work with instructors, counselors, other DSPS and CCSF personnel and community resources to assist students In the pursuit of their educational goals.
Evaluate verification of disability documentation, identify functional limitations and arrange for appropriate and reasonable accommodations which address those limitations.
Develop Academic Accommodation Plans (AAPs) for students with disabilities.
Facilitate the provision of accommodations such as notetaking, adaptive devices, special test taking arrangements, ASL interpreting or CART services, or adapted classroom equipment.
Maintain confidential records; accurately record information needed in our Accommodate database system to complete mandated reports, input student data into Banner system.
Participate in professional development activities, program development and review, student activities, high school outreach, and faculty committees.
Provide In-service training for faculty, staff, and community.
Advise students on the matriculation process and assist with registration of courses.
Assist in preparing or revising academic education plan.
Represent City College of San Francisco's Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) Department at school and community events on and off campus; this includes but is not limited to: application workshops, college nights, college fairs, community events, presentations, tours, and events at CCSF center; hours may include weekends and evenings.
Exchange information with management and other staff, K-12 educational institutions, community and government agencies and other organizations regarding outreach, enrollment, retention and related services.
Assist with planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of DSPS student programs, services, curriculum, events, and activities.
Prepare and analyze reports, researching DSPS student enrollment, retention history and trends to increase student outreach effectiveness.
Refer students to academic and student support services within the institution, as well as to community resources that support student success.
Assist students in selecting appropriate credit and/or noncredit classes.
Collaborate with peers within the department to assist with assessing Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) and Student Service Outcomes (SSOs) as they relate to DSPS counseling services.
Supports and engages in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.
Participates in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism to center pedagogy.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.