Adjunct Learning Disability Specialist Non-Instructional Pool

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an experienced adjunct to evaluate learning disabilities under the supervision of the Division Dean. The role involves administering cognitive assessments to CalWORKs participants, interpreting findings, and providing detailed reports. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field and demonstrate sensitivity to diverse backgrounds. Flexibility is required, including evening and Saturday availability, and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in learning disabilities, special education, or related field with coursework in assessment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of CalWORKs participants.
• Experience administering cognitive and achievement assessments.

Responsibilities

• Administer cognitive and achievement assessments to participants.
• Score and interpret assessment findings.
• Discuss assessment results with participants and provide recommendations.

Skills

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Effective communication

Interpersonal communication skills

Technology application for assessment

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Description

Under the general supervision of the Division Dean, the adjunct isresponsible for the provision of assessment for CalWORKsparticipants referred by San Joaquin County Human Services Agencyfor learning disability evaluation. The focus of this position isto administer and interpret cognitive assessment with the purposeof identifying whether a client is considered learning disabled asdefined by the CalWORKs Guidelines and/or the California CommunityCollege’s Title V regulations.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Administer cognitive and achievement assessment, such as Woodcock Johnson IV (WJ ACH IV) (WJ Cog IV), or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale IV (WAIS IV) Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition (WIAT-4), and Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition (KTEA-3)
2. Score and interpret assessment findings.
3. Identify whether participant qualifies as an individual with a learning disability as defined by CalWORKs guidelines or section 56036 of the California Community College’s Title V regulations.
4. Evaluate client’s areas of strengths and weaknesses.
5. Discuss assessment findings with CalWORKs participant and provide recommendations for appropriate accommodations.
6. Provide detailed assessment report to the participant and San Joaquin County Human Services Agency, which includes the participants’ background, developmental history, and barriers to employment. Assessment report also will specify work-experience, short-term vocational training, education, or other activities which match participants’ goals, skills, and abilities.
7. Maintain assessment records for completed assessment services.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Training

• Master’s degree in learning disabilities, special education, education, psychology, speech language pathology, communication disorders, educational or school psychology, counseling, or rehabilitation counseling AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of learning disabilities, to include, adult cognitive and achievement assessment or the equivalent.

Ability to

• Possess and demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of thediverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnicbackground of CalWORKs participants.
• Work effectively to provide support to CalWORKs participants with a suspected learning disability.
• Ability to apply technology for the purpose of assessment, record keeping, and interpretation.
• Communicate effectively in writing.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work evenings and Saturdays.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated sensitivity to race, ethnicity, color, religiouscreed, sex, gender expression, gender identity, age, nationalorigin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt strategies and techniques to different student abilities, learning styles, cultures, and groups mentioned above.
• Completion of the California Community College Chancellor’s office “Learning Disability Eligibility Model Training” OR verified professional training on one or more of the following assessment instruments: Woodcock Johnson IV, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale IV (WAIS IV) or a Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Psychology (PPSC) or a California Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP)
• Minimum of one-year experience administering Woodcock Johnson IV or WAIS IV in an educational or related setting.