Disability Services and Programs ; DSPS Adjunct Counselor Pool

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for part‑time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty positions. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year‑round for assignments based on college needs.
This pool is open continuously and refreshed every two years in May. Applicants in this pool will remain active until the pool is refreshed and will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

• Counseling services, and/or teaching assigned classes, under the supervision of the area dean.
• Helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content.
• Assessing student learning outcomes.
• Maintaining a thorough and up‑to‑date knowledge in the regular teaching field.
• Continuing professional development.
• Utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties.
• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position.
• Assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review.
• Serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co‑curricular activities.
• Assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean.
• Fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

The assignment may include instructing classes, which could result in a Counselor/Instructional split assignment.

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (Download PDF reader). The initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1. For more information on the step placement process, please .

• Providing academic, career, personal, and multi‑cultural counseling, and disability related counseling services to students with disabilities, both individually and in groups.
• Offering crisis intervention and referrals to appropriate support services for students experiencing mental health or other personal challenges.
• Providing individual and group counseling to assist students in making decisions regarding associate degrees of transfer, transfer, and career/occupational goals.
• Using current technology to provide counseling services to students attending the college through distance education programs.
• Working with four‑year colleges and universities to assist students in a smooth transition to those institutions.
• Conducting intakes to verify students’ disability through observation and/or analysis of disability documentation and determine eligibility for disability services.
• Identifying students’ educational limitations and needs to determine appropriate accommodations, strategies, auxiliary aids, and services.
• Developing and maintaining an Academic Accommodations Plan (AAP) for each eligible student to authorize specific services and reasonable accommodations.
• Developing an individualized Integrated Student Educational Plan (ISEP) for each eligible student and monitor students’ academic progress.
• Referring students to and coordinating with campus services and community agencies to ensure students receive appropriate services.
• Collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to develop and implement accommodation plans tailored to students’ individual needs.
• Advocating for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to educational opportunities and resources.
• Providing training and support to faculty and staff on accommodating students with disabilities and creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Staying informed about laws, regulations, and best practices related to disability services in higher education.
• Using current technology, preparing and maintaining accurate records/case notes, relaying pertinent information to college personnel as needed, and respecting the confidentiality of such records as required by law.
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

May teach courses that include college success skills, personal development, career…