Adjunct Counselor - Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) (TEMPORARY)

4cd; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 121,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

STRS retirement

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Flexible spending plan

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District is seeking an Adjunct Counselor for the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) for Spring 2027. This temporary, part-time assignment focuses on specialized academic, career, personal, and disability management counseling for students with disabilities.

The DSPS Counselor will help with ADA/Title V compliance, develop education plans, coordinate services, and collaborate with faculty to ensure equal access and student success, while engaging in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field required.
• Experience in counseling students with disabilities and ADA/Title V knowledge.
• Ability to develop Educational Plans and accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, career, and personal counseling to students with disabilities.
• Determine disability verification through documentation analysis.
• Coordinate accommodations and liaise with instructors for disability-related needs.
• Develop individualized educational plans and authorize accommodations.
• Support compliance with Title V and ADA and participate in reporting and program review.

Skills

Counseling

Advising

Diversity and equity

Education

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

Bachelor’s degree + MFT license

Job description

Adjunct Counselor - Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) (TEMPORARY)

Join Our Mission To Transform Lives

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Counseling Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct DSPS Counseling faculty (part time). This is a temporary assignment that begins January 2027.

Position Title

Adjunct Counselor – Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) (TEMPORARY)

Special Instructions to Applicants

The Counseling Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct DSPS Counseling faculty (part time). This is a temporary assignment that begins January 2027.

Description of Position

The Counseling Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct DSPS Counseling faculty (part time). This is a temporary assignment that begins January 2027.

The Counseling Department at Contra Costa Community College (on behalf of DSPS ) is accepting applications for a DSPS adjunct counseling faculty (temporary). This assignment is specifically for Spring 2027. The DSPS Counselor hired to this position will provide specialized academic, career, personal, and disability management counseling to students with disabilities. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated counselor who has a strong commitment to working with and advocating for historically underserved and underrepresented communities, exhibits knowledge of ADA and Title V compliance and expertise, and is collaborative and engaged in departmental and institutional initiatives.

The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and Black-Serving Institution (BSI) as well as several predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.

We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Consulting, Librarian, Disabilities Specialist pay rate is $51.37-$87.77 per hour (up to $100.65).

Position Status

Temporary

EEO Job Category

Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group

Part-Time Faculty

Department

C1070-DSPS

Discipline

Counseling

Alternate Discipline

Disabled Student Services & Programs (DSPS)

Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to contractual duties, all faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide academic, career, and personal counseling and guidance services to students with disabilities both individually and in groups.
• Prepare and determine disability verification for students through observation and/or analysis of medical and psychological documentation.
• Assist students in determining appropriate academic adjustments and accommodations; consult with instructors as needed or requested regarding specific students and their disability related needs.
• Design individualized educational plans and authorize educational accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Recommend and coordinate appropriate services and referrals for students with disabilities to ensure equal access in accordance with Title V and ADA.
• Participate in and contribute toward required state, federal and college reporting/planning activities for disabled student programs, including accreditation and program review.
• Develop effective working relationships with faculty members in instructional areas; serve as faculty liaison and a student advocate on issues related to students with disabilities to ensure compliance with Title V and the ADA; perform in-service training related to disability and disability law to the college community.
• Participate, as appropriate, in college outreach programs and on-campus clubs for students with disabilities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of special programs focusing on access and retention.
• Serve on department, college-wide, and district-wide committees in support of participatory governance.
• Provide matriculation services as directed and required.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with disabled student counseling personnel in feeder high schools, local colleges, and community resource agencies to aid in student transition.
• Maintain cumulative counseling records for all students served and contribute to state reporting requirements.
• Participate in curriculum and course development and professional development programs.
• Teach counseling and guidance classes and provide workshops to staff and students as appropriate.
• Administer and interpret a variety of assessment instruments to both groups and individuals.
• Assume other counseling and guidance responsibilities as assigned and outlined in department bylaws and faculty contract.

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Education

The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications for DSPS Counseling (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university). The minimum qualifications for service as a community college counselor of students with disabilities shall be satisfied by meeting one of the following requirements:

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, OR
• Master’s degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling,
• OR a Bachelor’s degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); AND either fifteen or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically related to people with disabilities, or completion of six semester units, OR
• the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a postsecondary Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Program or in a program dealing predominantly or exclusively with people with disabilities, or two years of fulltime experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following; (A) Counseling for students with disabilities; or
• (B) Counseling 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, or the equivalent.

Equivalency

If you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the Equivalency Petition in the application packet.

NOTE : Degrees must be from an accredited college/university. Transcripts must show degree(s) conferred.

License/Certificates/Credentials

N/A

Desirable Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.

• Master’s in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling; OR the equivalent (NOTE: A bachelor’s degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)
• Master’s, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology or rehabilitation counseling; AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in deaf and hearing impaired; OR
• Master’s, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology or rehabilitation counseling; AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of developmental disabilities.
• Master’s degree in counseling, guidance, student personnel, psychology, career development, or social welfare, and either 12 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: (A) Counseling or guidance for students with disabilities; or (B) Counseling and/or guidance in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively for persons with disabilities.

Job Open Date

10/30/2026

Job Close Date

11/20/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Employment Begins

January 2027

# of Months

5

Employee Benefits

• Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
• District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:
• Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
• Dental and vision
• Flexible spending (125) plan
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
• Sabbatical Leave

Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

1. The applications, cover letters, answers to required supplemental questions, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.
2. During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline. Selected interviewees may be invited to present an entire lecture in front of a class. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.
3. Based upon the overall rating, a small number of applicants will be invited at their own expense to the campus for an interview with the college president and vice president of instruction.
4. After consultation with the interview committee, the college president will make the final recommendation for employment to the chancellor and the governing board of the Contra Costa Community College District.
5. Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts. TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement

In accordance with the United Faculty Contract, Article 20.3.1.3.2, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Tell us how you meet minimum qualifications for this position. The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications for DSPS Counseling (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university): The minimum qualifications for service as a community college counselor of students with disabilities shall be satisfied by meeting one of the following requirements; (1) Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, or (2) Master’s degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling, or a Bachelor’s degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); and either fifteen or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically related to people with disabilities, or completion of six semester units, or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a postsecondary Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Program or in a program dealing predominantly or exclusively with people with disabilities, or two years of fulltime experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following; (A) Counseling for students with disabilities; or (B) Counseling 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, or the equivalent. (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
• Application for Equivalency
• Other Certification
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4
• Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)

Contra Costa Community College District

District Office

500 Court Street

Martinez, CA 94553

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