DSPS Counselor, Part-Time

Part-Time Dsps Counselor

Hartnell College is currently accepting applications to establish a pool for future part-time in-person assignments in this discipline.

Representative duties include:

• Reviewing verification of disability documentation to determine a student's functional limitations and eligibility for reasonable disability accommodations and services through the interactive process, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the American Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), Title 5 state regulations and other applicable state and federal laws;
• Following existing and updated DSPS and district policies and procedures;
• Providing comprehensive specialized counseling services for students with disabilities, including academic, career, and disability management counseling on an appointment and drop-in basis, through in-person or other modalities at the district's main campus and other education centers as assigned;
• Developing and maintaining counseling notes on paper and in electronic record-keeping software in a timely and effective manner, maintaining student confidentiality;
• Teaching courses in DSPS educational assistance classes and conducting student workshops;
• Advocating with Instructors on behalf of students with disabilities with solution-focused and problem-solving techniques through complex and unique student cases;
• Assisting students with disabilities in utilizing community resources through referrals in collaboration with community agency partners;
• Communicating DSPS' mission responsibilities and services to potential and current students, parents/guardians, community organizations, staff, and faculty;
• Participating in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with federal, state, and college student success strategies in counseling and changes in disability-related requirements;
• Assisting students in clarifying their educational goals, selection of courses, and developing student educational plans;
• Participating in outreach activities in the community and on campus;
• Utilizing and keeping abreast of advanced counseling methods and student development theories that include integrating technology to support student learning and identification of career objectives, specifically assistive technologies and alternative media in order to provide eligibility for student disability accommodations;
• Participating in program review and curriculum development for DSPS;
• Serving on college committees, attending division and department meeting activities as assigned;
• Participating in unit goals and outcome data collection;
• Attending faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the director, vice president, superintendent/president, or designee;
• Utilizing the results of student learning outcomes assessment to make improvements in teaching and learning
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the American Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and Title 5 state regulations;
• Ability to review medical documentation, including psycho-educational evaluation reports, IEPs, and 504 plans for a student's functional limitations and eligibility for reasonable disability accommodations and services;
• Ability to maintain subject matter currency relevant to DSPS and counseling students;
• Proficient in using technology in the delivery of DSPS disability accommodations, services, and instruction. A willingness to explore new technologies for instruction and learning;
• A background in counseling and teaching culturally diverse, traditional, and nontraditional students in an educational setting;
• Professional counseling experience in an accredited educational institution;
• Ability to effectively work with students from diverse backgrounds who have a wide range of skills, motivations, preparation, and academic/career goals;
• Willingness to work effectively with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population;
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large.
• Ability to work effectively in a participatory governance environment;
• Ability to participate in the development of curriculum and programs, including curriculum delivered via new instructional modalities;
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, universities, and industries;
• Ability to assist in the development of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and to determine their effectiveness in helping students achieve their desired learning outcomes;
• Knowledge of institutional accreditation, planning, and continuous quality improvement;
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California Community College mission;
• Possess…