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(Part-time Faculty Pool) Disabled Student Program Services Counselor
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Position Number: 5893309
Location: Monterey, CA
Position Type: Education - Counselor Education

Monterey Peninsula College

(Part-time Faculty Pool) Disabled Student Program Services Counselor

Salary: $67.12 - $81.95 Hourly
Job Type: Part-time Instructor
Job Number: 2018-000175
Closing:
Location: Monterey Peninsula College and/or Marina Education Center, CA
Division: Student Services

Description

Monterey Peninsula College is currently accepting applications to establish a pool for future part-time teaching assignments in this discipline.
Monterey Peninsula Community College District is committed to educational equity for all students, as outlined in the District's Governing Board Goals, Educational Master Plan (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader), Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader), and Student Equity Plan (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader). We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences-emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.

Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves.

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, orientations, and intersections of these identities, and others not yet identified. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual dedicated to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

Hold ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; Implement positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference; Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and make them more culturally responsive; and Collaborate with colleagues on equity-related initiatives.

Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational or career goals. All departments value collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences.

Example of Duties

The successful candidate will provide academic, vocational, and disability management counseling for students with disabilities in the Access Resource Center (ARC) at Monterey Peninsula College. Additionally, this individual may conduct workshops related to self-advocacy, disability management, and student success. Assignments may include both day and evening hours at the Monterey campus or Marina Education Center.

Under the supervision of the area Dean and the guidance of the Department, the part-time instructor will provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and Governing Board policy; evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters, and perform other instructional related duties as assigned. Instructor may be assigned to the Monterey campus and/or Marina Education Center.

Provide academic, vocational and disability-management counseling to students with a variety of disabilities.
Perform counseling activities including initial interviews, general assessment, collection and certification of disability verification documentation, advisement, development of educational plans, registration assistance, and maintenance of ARC (DSPS) student files in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Facilitate the provision of support services and accommodations. develop and/or monitor ARC (DSPS) Academic Accommodation Plan.
Be familiar with assistive technology and alternate media in order to make recommendations for student accommodations.
Make appropriate referrals to on-campus and community resources.
Work with appropriate personnel to meet the requirements of laws pertaining to access for persons with disabilities in higher education.
Maintain liaison with educational and community-based organizations, including the Department of Rehabilitation, for ongoing referral.
Conduct student outreach, recruitment, and retention activities.
Consult and problem-solve with staff/faculty on disability-related matters and student educational issues.
Advocate for students with disabilities as appropriate
Participate in department, division and campus meetings. participate in ARC program review processes.
Participate in the development and achievement of ARC program student learning outcomes.
Represent students with disabilities in college activities
Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Qualifications

Possession of a master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in rehabilitation counseling,

Possession of a master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in special education, and twenty four or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work in counseling, guidance, student personnel, psychology, or social work;

A master's degree in counseling, guidance, student personnel, psychology, career development, or social welfare; and either twelve or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically in counseling or rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities, or two years of full-time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following;
- Counseling or guidance for students with disabilities; or
- Counseling and/or guidance 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.

AND

a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with or ability to provide counseling services for students with disabilities at the community college level.
Experience with or the ability to teach specialized courses for students with disabilities at the community college level (Learning Skills courses or the equivalent).
Experience with or ability to conduct workshops and program presentations about DSPS.
Willingness and ability to work cooperatively with colleagues on matters promoting services for students with disabilities and the ARC Program.

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information

During the application process, you will be asked to submit the following items:

Cover Letter
Resume
Transcripts
- We require unofficial copies showing all undergraduate and graduate coursework. Official copies will be required at the time of hire. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by the applicant's expense. Click here for a list of Foreign Transcript Evaluation Services.
Equivalency Form (optional, based on minimum qualifications)
- If you do not meet the minimum qualification listed in the job announcement, but you believe you possess minimum qualifications that are equivalent, you will need to complete an Equivalency Form.

Please do not upload any items not listed above (such as letters of recommendation), as they will not be forwarded to the hiring committee.
Teaching assignments are part-time and temporary in nature. Assignments are subject to Governing Board approval, adequate enrollment size, and assignment to a contract instructor.

Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, and tuberculosis examination as required.
Work ScheduleAs arranged during Access Resource Center hours of operation:
M-TH 8:00am - 5:00pm
F 8:00am - 12:00pm
Evening hours may be arranged as needed.

Monterey Peninsula College actively seeks a diverse pool of applicants interested in working in an environment which values flexibility, openness to change, collaboration, respect for others and their points of view, and involvement in College activities, all with the goal of meeting the needs of our diverse student population. The District does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

The District is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, ancestry, or political or organizational affiliation.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mpc/jobs/1822447/part-time-faculty-pool-disabled-student-program-services-counselor