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Learning Disabilities Specialist, Learning Skills - Associate Instructor
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Learning Disabilities Specialist, Learning Skills - Associate Instructor
Cabrillo College is accepting applications in order to fill temporary, part-time faculty assignment(s) during 2023 Fall Semester and to establish an eligibility pool for positions that may become available beginning 2024 Spring Semester. This associate position is open for application submission through the deadline date as noted above OR until the position has been filled. We need YOU! Cabrillo College is looking for Faculty to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Come join our team, valuing high-level and innovative instruction, support services, a welcoming environment, and helping to change the world one student at a time! The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 11,500+ students per term, including Latina/o/x (46.82%), Multi-Ethnic (5.14%), Asian (2.53%), African American (1.08%), Filipino (0.79%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (0.30%), and Pacific Islander (0.16%) as of Fall 2021. At Cabrillo, 56.66% of students are students of color and 54.91% are economically disadvantaged. In 2006, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. Situated on Monterey Bay in the county of Santa Cruz, California, Cabrillo College is highly regarded for its success of transfer and career education, and currently serves over 11,400 students each semester. Cabrillo College transfers many of its students to three nearby universities - the University of California at Santa Cruz, San Jose State University, and California State University at Monterey Bay. Cabrillo's career education is closely connected to the nearby agricultural and farming industries as well as the Silicon Valley business environment. Faculty at Cabrillo College actively participate in curriculum development, program planning, and serve on participatory governance committees. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its diverse student body and community. Examples of Duties
Conduct learning disability evaluations in accordance with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) Learning Disabilities Eligibility and Services Model (LDESM), including administration of WAIS-IV and/or WJ-IV cognitive assessments AND WIAT-III and/or WJ-IV achievement assessments, scoring, interpretation, and explanation of results to students Provide instruction and guidance to students in understanding learning disabilities and implementing study strategies that may facilitate improvements in academic achievement Participate in professional development activities required to maintain up-to-date knowledge and clinical expertise in the administration of new and revised cognitive and achievement assessment instruments and their implementation in the LDESM model Provide the student population with verifiable learning and other disabilities with disability counseling including: disability assessment, development of an Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP), arranging disability-related services, and coordination of accommodations with instructors Facilitate referrals to other campus and community resources and/or programs. Provide guidance and professional development for administrators, staff and faculty on Americans with Disabilities Act, as Amended (ADAAA), requirements and student disabilities Participate in participatory governance committees, processes, and initiatives such as Guided Pathways Maintain timely and accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress Cooperate with and participate as may be required in District investigations and/or student grievance matters of alleged unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff Complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter, EEO/Diversity/Elimination of Bias, Workplace Safety, etc. Minimum Qualifications
General Required Education and Experience: Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation, of community college students, faculty and staff AND Master's degree in learning disabilities, special education, education, psychology, speech language pathology, communication disorders, educational or school psychology, counseling, or rehabilitation counseling OR Possess a lifetime California Community College Instructor credential in Learning Disabilities OR https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_jY5d1zZxHbKW3-I6Gzy5ZL6F3GaCDW6/view Discipline-Specific Requirements: Minimum of 15 (fifteen) semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of learning disabilities, to include: Training in adult cognitive assessment with the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-IV and/or Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Cognitive Abilities, or the equivalent AND Training in adult achievement assessment with the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-III (WIAT-III) and/or the Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement, or the equivalent OR Certificate with the California Community College's Learning Disabilities Eligibility and Services Model (LDESM) OR eligibility to participate in the LDESM training and become certified within six (6) months of starting this position. Training in, and the ability to, administer and interpret cognitive tests, including the WAIS-IV and/or WJ-IV Cognitive, and achievement tests, including the WJ-IV-Achievement and/or the WIAT-III Awareness of assistive technology and alternate media services for students with disabilities Ability to provide professional outreach to faculty, campus department staff, high schools, community agencies and industry partners to support the success of students with disabilities Maintain clear, timely and accurate contact and student progress records Ability to develop curriculum and revisions including Student Services Learning Outcomes (SSLOs) Participate in professional development activities such as department and campus committee work, faculty peer evaluations, staff meetings and the governance structure of the college in order to contribute and maintain currency regarding issues related to students with a disability Professional outreach and ability to travel to area high schools, various college sites, and community agencies during the course of employment Required Professional Expertise: Currency and depth of knowledge in the applicable professional field Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and practices that enhance student success at community colleges, including effective use of technology Effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to provide services or perform the duties effectively as described above Demonstrated ability to communicate well with students of diverse academic, ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; gender identities, sexual orientations; and students with disabilities different ability statuses including physical, mental health, and learning disabilities Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as Amended (ADA-AA) and California Title 5 as it applies to community college students with disabilities Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others Demonstrated responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices in the classroom Demonstrated ability to reflect critically on institutional and teaching practices that aim to increase cultural responsiveness Knowledge and understanding of the accountability and critical dimensions of equity and demonstrated ability in addressing issues of equity in the classroom and/or student services. Desired Qualifications/Performance Expectations:
One (1) year of community college experience within the last three (3) years with a diverse student population One (1) year experience in the evaluation of learning disabilities Experience conducting learning disability evaluations with adults in community college following the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) Learning Disability Eligibility Services Model (LDESM) Familiarity with
Cabrillo College is accepting applications in order to fill temporary, part-time faculty assignment(s) during 2023 Fall Semester and to establish an eligibility pool for positions that may become available beginning 2024 Spring Semester. This associate position is open for application submission through the deadline date as noted above OR until the position has been filled. We need YOU! Cabrillo College is looking for Faculty to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Come join our team, valuing high-level and innovative instruction, support services, a welcoming environment, and helping to change the world one student at a time! The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 11,500+ students per term, including Latina/o/x (46.82%), Multi-Ethnic (5.14%), Asian (2.53%), African American (1.08%), Filipino (0.79%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (0.30%), and Pacific Islander (0.16%) as of Fall 2021. At Cabrillo, 56.66% of students are students of color and 54.91% are economically disadvantaged. In 2006, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. Situated on Monterey Bay in the county of Santa Cruz, California, Cabrillo College is highly regarded for its success of transfer and career education, and currently serves over 11,400 students each semester. Cabrillo College transfers many of its students to three nearby universities - the University of California at Santa Cruz, San Jose State University, and California State University at Monterey Bay. Cabrillo's career education is closely connected to the nearby agricultural and farming industries as well as the Silicon Valley business environment. Faculty at Cabrillo College actively participate in curriculum development, program planning, and serve on participatory governance committees. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its diverse student body and community. Examples of Duties
Conduct learning disability evaluations in accordance with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) Learning Disabilities Eligibility and Services Model (LDESM), including administration of WAIS-IV and/or WJ-IV cognitive assessments AND WIAT-III and/or WJ-IV achievement assessments, scoring, interpretation, and explanation of results to students Provide instruction and guidance to students in understanding learning disabilities and implementing study strategies that may facilitate improvements in academic achievement Participate in professional development activities required to maintain up-to-date knowledge and clinical expertise in the administration of new and revised cognitive and achievement assessment instruments and their implementation in the LDESM model Provide the student population with verifiable learning and other disabilities with disability counseling including: disability assessment, development of an Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP), arranging disability-related services, and coordination of accommodations with instructors Facilitate referrals to other campus and community resources and/or programs. Provide guidance and professional development for administrators, staff and faculty on Americans with Disabilities Act, as Amended (ADAAA), requirements and student disabilities Participate in participatory governance committees, processes, and initiatives such as Guided Pathways Maintain timely and accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress Cooperate with and participate as may be required in District investigations and/or student grievance matters of alleged unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff Complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter, EEO/Diversity/Elimination of Bias, Workplace Safety, etc. Minimum Qualifications
General Required Education and Experience: Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation, of community college students, faculty and staff AND Master's degree in learning disabilities, special education, education, psychology, speech language pathology, communication disorders, educational or school psychology, counseling, or rehabilitation counseling OR Possess a lifetime California Community College Instructor credential in Learning Disabilities OR https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_jY5d1zZxHbKW3-I6Gzy5ZL6F3GaCDW6/view Discipline-Specific Requirements: Minimum of 15 (fifteen) semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of learning disabilities, to include: Training in adult cognitive assessment with the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-IV and/or Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Cognitive Abilities, or the equivalent AND Training in adult achievement assessment with the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-III (WIAT-III) and/or the Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement, or the equivalent OR Certificate with the California Community College's Learning Disabilities Eligibility and Services Model (LDESM) OR eligibility to participate in the LDESM training and become certified within six (6) months of starting this position. Training in, and the ability to, administer and interpret cognitive tests, including the WAIS-IV and/or WJ-IV Cognitive, and achievement tests, including the WJ-IV-Achievement and/or the WIAT-III Awareness of assistive technology and alternate media services for students with disabilities Ability to provide professional outreach to faculty, campus department staff, high schools, community agencies and industry partners to support the success of students with disabilities Maintain clear, timely and accurate contact and student progress records Ability to develop curriculum and revisions including Student Services Learning Outcomes (SSLOs) Participate in professional development activities such as department and campus committee work, faculty peer evaluations, staff meetings and the governance structure of the college in order to contribute and maintain currency regarding issues related to students with a disability Professional outreach and ability to travel to area high schools, various college sites, and community agencies during the course of employment Required Professional Expertise: Currency and depth of knowledge in the applicable professional field Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and practices that enhance student success at community colleges, including effective use of technology Effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to provide services or perform the duties effectively as described above Demonstrated ability to communicate well with students of diverse academic, ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; gender identities, sexual orientations; and students with disabilities different ability statuses including physical, mental health, and learning disabilities Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as Amended (ADA-AA) and California Title 5 as it applies to community college students with disabilities Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others Demonstrated responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices in the classroom Demonstrated ability to reflect critically on institutional and teaching practices that aim to increase cultural responsiveness Knowledge and understanding of the accountability and critical dimensions of equity and demonstrated ability in addressing issues of equity in the classroom and/or student services. Desired Qualifications/Performance Expectations:
One (1) year of community college experience within the last three (3) years with a diverse student population One (1) year experience in the evaluation of learning disabilities Experience conducting learning disability evaluations with adults in community college following the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) Learning Disability Eligibility Services Model (LDESM) Familiarity with