Disabled Student Program & Services; DSP&S Learning Disabilities Specialist; Part-Time Faculty

Position:
Disabled Student Program & Services (DSP&S) Learning Disabilities Specialist (Part‑Time Faculty Pool)

Institution:
Fresno City College

Location:

Fresno City College Campus, Fresno, CA

• Administer learning disability (LD) assessments using WAIS‑IV, WJ‑III & IV, and WRAT‑4 batteries to determine student eligibility.
• Evaluate verification of disability documentation, identify functional limitations, and arrange appropriate and reasonable accommodations addressing those limitations.
• Facilitate accommodations such as note taking, adapted equipment, and testing accommodations.
• Maintain confidential records and accurately complete data entry needed for mandated reports and service records.
• Develop curriculum and instruct educational assistance classes focused on students with learning disabilities.
• Participate in and assist with in‑service training for faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of diverse student backgrounds and equity‑mind set.
• Master’s degree in learning disabilities, special education, education, psychology, speech‑language pathology, communication disorders, educational or school psychology, counseling or rehabilitation counseling; or equivalent.
• 15 semester units of upper‑division graduate study in learning disabilities, or equivalent.
• A valid California Community College Credential, or equivalency.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to student diversity.

• Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion in responsibilities.
• Recent experience working with racially minoritized student groups.
• Willingness to examine and improve practices for supporting minoritized students.
• Related professional experience.
• Experience with students of varied cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and disability backgrounds.
• Proficiency with computers and technologies used in instruction and support.
• Effective communication with students and staff.
• Knowledge of community‑college mission and goals.
• Experience conducting LD testing/assessment for DSP&S eligibility.
• Eligibility for completion of the California Community College Chancellor’s Office Learning Disabilities Eligibility and Services Model Training.
• Experience entering assessment data into the Chancellor’s Office CARS‑W database.
• Knowledge and interpretation experience with WAIS‑IV and WJ‑III batteries.
• Instructional knowledge for learning‑disabled adults in reading, spelling, written language skills, and strategies.
• Understanding of behaviors related to specific learning disabilities.
• Ability to use technology for data collection and analysis for student success.
• Collaborative work with faculty in academic divisions.

• Part‑time faculty placed on step one of the Part‑time Faculty Salary Schedule.
• Salary classification based on education and experience as outlined in the Schedule.
• Sick leave accrual based on assignment hours.

State Center Community College District is an equal‑opportunity employer and we pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process.