Learning Disability Specialist — Part-Time DSPS

City College of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 135,000; Part time

Job summary

City College of San Francisco is seeking a Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) Learning Disability Specialist for a temporary, part-time pool. The role involves cognitive/achievement assessments, counseling, and advising on accommodations for adults with disabilities.

Responsibilities span academic, career, personal, and disability management support across CCSF centers, with potential remote work and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Experience providing academic, career, personal and disability management counseling to adult students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of assistive aids and accommodations.
• Familiarity with ADA/ADAAA requirements and 504.
• Ability to work evenings/weekends and travel between CCSF centers and community sites.

Responsibilities

• Administer cognitive and achievement assessments and interpret results.
• Provide assessment reports and recommendations for accommodations.
• Develop Academic Accommodation Plans (AAPs) for students with disabilities.
• Offer counseling across academic, career, personal and disability management domains.
• Represent CCSF DSPS at events and in outreach activities.
• Maintain confidential records and produce mandated reports.

Skills

Counseling experience

Bilingual proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Learning Disabilities or related field

15 semester units in relevant area

Job description

Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) Learning Disability Specialist, Temporary, Part-Time Pool - AMENDED

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

AMENDED TO REFLECT UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION.


City College of San Francisco will accept applications with all required supporting documentation at any time until the posting close date. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the department desires; a part-time hiring pool or pools will be developed and be in effect for a one-year period from which temporary appointments will be made on an as-needed basis.

The first round of screening and interview will be in early December 2025 for those who have submitted completed application materials.

Posting Summary

Position Title

Position Title Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) Learning Disability Specialist, Temporary, Part-Time Pool - AMENDED

Posting Type

Department

Department Disablty Serv & Prog for Stdnt

Campus

Campus Ocean Campus

Location

Job Category

Job Category Faculty (Credit and Noncredit Program)

Salary (Applicant View)

Rate is set in accordance with the City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule for hourly assignments. Currently the rate upon entry is from $74.17 to $98.21 per hour depending upon placement.

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Faculty - Part-Time Pool

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Part Time

Start Date

End Date

Position Description

Under the general direction of the Disability Services and Programs for Students ( DSPS ) Department Chair and the Dean of Student Success, the Learning Disability Specialist is responsible for providing learning disability assessment, advising on appropriate accommodations for students with learning disabilities, as well as providing academic, career, personal and disability management counseling to adult students with disabilities from diverse backgrounds. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who exhibit a high degree of professionalism and a strong commitment to the success of students with disabilities. This position may work in the evening or on occasional weekend days to meet student needs as necessary, and this position may be assigned to various locations including the centers and at the local county jail. Position may include some remote work hours and/or remote appointments.

Job 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 for DSPS services as an individual with a learning disability as defined by the California Community College’s Title V regulations.

4. Discuss assessment findings with the student and provide recommendations for appropriate accommodations.

5. Provide detailed assessment report for the student record.

6. Provide specialized academic, career, personal, and disability management counseling to adult students with disabilities from diverse backgrounds.

7. Work as a Learning Disability Specialist and DSPS counselor during day, evening and/or weekends at any of the College Centers, Ocean Campus, community sites, or remotely from home as assigned, and/or travel among them as required. This includes possible assignment of conducting assessment of students enrolled in courses offered at the local County jail.

8. Serve as an advocate for disabled students and work with instructors, counselors, other DSPS and CCSF personnel and community resources to assist students In the pursuit of their educational goals.

9. Evaluate verification of disability documentation, identify functional limitations and arrange for appropriate and reasonable accommodations which address those limitations.

10. Develop Academic Accommodation Plans (AAPs) for students with disabilities.

11. Facilitate the provision of accommodations such as notetaking, adaptive devices, special test taking arrangements, ASL interpreting or CART services, or adapted classroom equipment.

12. Maintain confidential records; accurately record information needed in our Accommodate database system to complete mandated reports, input student data into Banner system.

13. Participate in professional development activities, program development and review, student activities, high school outreach, and faculty committees.

14. Provide In-service training for faculty, staff, and community.

15. Advise students on the matriculation process and assist with registration of courses.

16. Assist in preparing or revising academic education plan.

17. Represent City College of San Francisco’s Disability Services and Programs for Students ( DSPS ) Department at school and community events on and off campus; this includes but is not limited to: application workshops, college nights, college fairs, community events, presentations, tours, and events at CCSF center; hours may include weekends and evenings.

18. Exchange information with management and other staff, K-12 educational institutions, community and government agencies and other organizations regarding outreach, enrollment, retention and related services.

19. Assist with planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of DSPS student programs, services, curriculum, events, and activities.

20. Prepare and analyze reports, researching DSPS student enrollment, retention history and trends to increase student outreach effectiveness.

21. Refer students to academic and student support services within the institution, as well as to community resources that support student success.

22. Assist students in selecting appropriate credit and/or noncredit classes.

23. Collaborate with peers within the department to assist with assessing Student Learning Outcomes ( SLO ) and Student Service Outcomes (SSOs) as they relate to DSPS counseling services.

24. Supports and engages in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.

25. Participates in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism to center pedagogy.

26. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds (Required).

2. 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.

[The degree major(s) posted on an applicant’s transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise, applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. Applicants who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs that do not award a master’s degree also need to claim education equivalency. The “Faculty Equivalency Application Form” is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]

[If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco OR you have obtained the clarification of your “major” from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the “Equivalency Application Form” link.]

Desirable Qualifications

1. Experience providing academic, career, personal, and disability management counseling to adult students with any of a variety of disabilities or multiple disabilities In an institution of higher education.

2. Experience working in a multicultural environment with adults from diverse backgrounds.

3. Knowledge of assistive aids, adaptive equipment, computer adaptations and/or other methods of providing reasonable accommodations.

4. Training in the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ‘The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 ( ADAAA )’ and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

5. Experience evaluating verification of disability documentation to determine eligibility for services.

6. Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and/or American Sign Language.

7. Training In the administration and interpretation of the WAIS , W-J, or other learning disability assessment Instruments.

8. Completion of the California Community Colleges LDESM (LD Eligibility and Services Model) training.

8. Possession of a doctorate in a related field or a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor ( CRC ) certification.

9. Significant experience working with people with severe, persistent psychological disabilities.

10. Evidence of successful instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.

11. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.

12. Experience or interest in working with currently incarcerated, or justice impacted students.

Application Procedure

To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Faculty Position Application Form at http://jobs.ccsf.edu. To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required document(s) is not permitted.

Applicant: Please do not send any application materials to the Department Chair. Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to the Department Chair.

1. A detailed letter expressing interest in the position, indicating specifically how the minimum qualifications and as many as possible of the desirable qualifications will be fulfilled. Minimum and desirable qualifications are listed in this posting. The letter should also address the applicant’s background and skills in the areas stated in the Examples of Duties. OPTIONAL : Candidates may attach documents that provide supporting evidence of fulfillment of minimum and desirable qualifications, such as letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations, teaching commendations, etc.

2. A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.

3. A City College of San Francisco Electronic Faculty Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online. The statement “See Resume” is not acceptable.

4. Three (3) current references – Names and contact information. The list of references must include current supervisors/employers, or other professionals, who have knowledge of the responsibilities/duties specific to this type of position.

5. Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicant’s CCSF Application Form; official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date. [ NOTE : Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the application process. Foreign degree(s) must be evaluated before an application can be processed. Foreign Degree Evaluation sources information is located on the left side margin.]

6. Diversity Statement: Separate from your letter of interest, submit a concise response using only one page to discuss how your course content and teaching methods meet the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners. List classes or professional development activities you have participated in that directly relate to working with diverse student populations. (Note: Substitution of “diversity statement” with a “teaching philosophy” document will be automatically disqualified.)

Applicants bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that all application materials are complete when submitted and are received by the Human Resources Department by 11:59 p.m. on the posting filing deadline. Postmarks will not be honored. Emails are not acceptable. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All application materials become the property of the City College of San Francisco and will not be returned. Application files for this posting will not be considered for other postings.

For additional assistance, please call Human Resources Department at [phone].

ADA Statement

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment

Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee. Applicants attend interviews at their own expense.



Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.



City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS / HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] .

Posting Number

Posting Number AC00196P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/04/2025

Application Review Date

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/06/2026

Open Until Filled No

Contact

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Special Instructions to Applicant

AMENDED TO REFLECT UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION .


City College of San Francisco will accept applications with all required supporting documentation at any time until the posting close date. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the department desires; a part-time hiring pool or pools will be developed and be in effect for a one-year period from which temporary appointments will be made on an as-needed basis.

The first round of screening and interview will be in early December 2025 for those who have submitted completed application materials.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please list the course code, course title, and units earned that total 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study that you have taken in the area of learning disabilities, to include, adult cognitive and achievement assessment.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other
Required Documents
• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• List of References
• Transcript(s)
• Diversity Statement
Optional Documents
• Transcript(s) - additional
• California Community College Credentials
• Equivalency Application Form
• Foreign Degree Evaluation
• Other Document 1

[phone] or e-mail at [e-mail]