DSPS Counselor & Learning Disabilities Specialist

Yuba Community College District; Marysville (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuba Community College District seeks a DSPS Counselor/LD Specialist to support students with disabilities. The role includes screening, data collection for LD eligibility, and creating individualized educational support services.

The position involves counseling, disability verification, and coordination with instructors and DSPS personnel to help students achieve their educational goals while ensuring reasonable accommodations and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation counseling or equivalent with related certifications.
• Full counseling credential/qualification applicable to DSPS in California is preferred.
• Experience serving students with disabilities and knowledge of eligibility models is required.

Responsibilities

• Interview and screen students referred for learning disabilities.
• Prepare data for LD eligibility determinations and develop educational support services.
• Provide counseling, verification of disability, and accommodations for DSPS students.
• Collaborate with instructors and DSPS staff to support student educational goals.
• Provide training to faculty and staff and refer to community resources as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Disability services

Learning disabilities

Academic advising

Education

Master's degree in Rehabilitation counseling

Master’s degree in special education & related credentials

Job description

Yuba Community College District seeks a DSPS Counselor/LD Specialist to support students with disabilities. The role includes screening, data collection for LD eligibility, and creating individualized educational support services.

The position involves counseling, disability verification, and coordination with instructors and DSPS personnel to help students achieve their educational goals while ensuring reasonable accommodations and ongoing support.