DSPS Counselor: Student Success & Disability Services

San Mateo County Community College District; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 142,000; Part time

Job summary

San Mateo County Community College District seeks an adjunct faculty Counselor to provide professional academic/vocational, personal, and disability-related counseling to students in California. The role focuses on helping students overcome academic difficulties, develop education plans, monitor progress, and conduct follow-up activities.

The position operates under the adjunct faculty salary schedule, with placement on the salary schedule based on education and credited experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, academic/vocational, personal, and disability-related counseling
• Assist students experiencing academic difficulty in maximizing their success
• Develop education plans, monitor student progress, and conduct follow-up activities
• Be knowledgeable of, and maintain contact with social, health, and community agencies
• Use technology tools as related to counseling functions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and the community
• Attend and participate in case management, department, and counseling meetings
• Teach guidance courses as needed
• Act as a consultant regarding student performance and retention
• Interpret placement and career assessment results
• Conduct college orientations and workshops related to student success and development
• Coordinate and provide tours for high school seniors with disabilities
• Verify student eligibility for DSPS programs and services
• Identify functional limitations
• Determine reasonable accommodations

Job description

San Mateo County Community College District seeks an adjunct faculty Counselor to provide professional academic/vocational, personal, and disability-related counseling to students in California. The role focuses on helping students overcome academic difficulties, develop education plans, monitor progress, and conduct follow-up activities.

The position operates under the adjunct faculty salary schedule, with placement on the salary schedule based on education and credited experience.