Part Time Pool - Counselor (D.S.P.&S./A.R.C)

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Transforming lives through learning isn’t just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective. The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens. The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer. Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County! Please read the entire job posting before your application is submitted. Important instructions to applicants are at the bottom of the page. Be attentive when applying as many of our positions require multiple attachments. Please note: each page of the application will save upon clicking ‘next.’ Draft applications can be accessed through the candidate home page. Job Summary Department: Accessibility Resource Center (A.R.C.) Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of part time faculty to perform tasks which support advancement of the visions, missions, and values of the colleges and District. Part time faculty have responsibilities in regards to their classroom assignment, evaluation of students, curriculum, student advising, professional development, and any assignment-specific needs.

Requirements

• The minimum qualifications for service as a community college counselor of students with disabilities shall be satisfied by meeting one of the following requirements; 1) Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, or 2) 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 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.
• Applicants must demonstrate: 1). Demonstrated experience and ability to interpret, articulate and implement a variety of regulations, policies and procedures, concerning community college Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS).
• 2). Knowledge and expertise working with adults who have disabilities such as acquired brain injury, intellectual disabilities, hearing impairment, learning disabilities, mobility impairments, psychological disability, speech and language disabilities and visual disabilities.
• 3). Knowledge and experience in assigning appropriate academic accommoda tions to disabled students with respect to their educational limitations and academic needs.
• 4). Knowledge of assistive technology in accommodating disability conditions.
• 5). Knowledge and experience interpreting IEP’s, medical, psychological and rehabilitation reports.
• 6). Experience in the development of educational and career plans at the community college or university level.
• 7). Training and experience working with individuals and groups in providing personal and crisis counseling.
• 8). Experience counseling students about community college options including certificate, associate’s degree and/or transferring to four-year institutions.

Benefits

• The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides an optional part time faculty benefits program, and membership in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) or the Pension Eligible Alternative Retirement (PEAR) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees