DSP&S Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College

State Center Community College; California (MO); On-site; USD 59,223 - 94,627; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual based on assignment hours

Job summary

A community college in California is looking for a part-time DSP&S Instructor to educate and support students with disabilities. The role involves developing course materials, providing tailored instruction, and promoting an inclusive environment. Candidates should hold a master's degree in a related field and have experience working with diverse student populations. The starting pay ranges from $50.58 to $68.69 for lectures, with sick leave benefits.

Qualifications

• Possession of a master’s degree or equivalent in disability, education, or similar.
• Experience counseling students from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of learning disabilities assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement course curriculum for Developmental Services.
• Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities.
• Monitor academic performance of students.

Skills

Experience with students with disabilities

Effective communication

Cultural competency

Knowledge of ADA regulations

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Valid California Community College Credential

Job description

DSP&S Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

The ideal candidate will share Madera Community College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. We currently enroll over 7,000 students in which 68% identify as Latinx, 1% as Filipino, 8% as Asian, 3% as Black/African American, 18% as White, 1% as American Indian/Alaska Native, and 3% as multiracial. Madera Community College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

The instructor will perform the following:

• Utilize resources to develop and implement Developmental Services course curriculum in alignment with the approved course outline of record.
• Engage with and provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities.
• Monitor and track students’ academic performance in courses being taught according to campus requirements and guidelines.
• Participate in assessment of student learning objectives for each course being taught to improve student learning.
• Maintain confidential records; accurately record and complete data entry of information needed to complete mandated reports and service records.
• Serve as an advocate for students with disabilities and work with counselors, faculty and other college staff and community resources to assist students in the pursuit of their educational goals.
• Participate in professional development activities, program development and review activities.
• Assignments may include Monday through Friday; some evenings and Saturdays may be required.
• And otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a master’s degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, psychology, educational psychology, or rehabilitation counseling;
• Fifteen (15) semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of disability, to include, but not limited to:
  • Learning disabilities;
  • Developmental disabilities;
  • Deaf and hearing impaired;
  • Physical disabilities; or
  • Adapted computer technology;
• A valid California Community College Credential; OR
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Include experience counseling with students in college level disabled students programs;
• Experience working with students of various cultural backgrounds;
• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals;
• Knowledge of the ADA and Section 504 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act;
• Demonstrated experience with learning disabilities assessment;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
• Demonstrated ability to use technology;
• Potential for contributing to institutional vitality and growth; and
• Ability to work and plan independently.

Salary and Benefits: Starting rates are $50.58 – $68.69 for lecture, $42.99 – $58.43 for lab, and $41.75 – $56.75 for non-instructional. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Madera Community College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from diverse candidates who share our commitment to educating a diverse student population.