PT Counselor, Career Technical Education (CTE)

Foothill-De Anza Community College District; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is seeking a Part-Time Counselor to support Career Technical Education programs. The role involves information sessions, assessments, counseling/advising, degree audits, and coordinating with student services across DSPS, EDC, EOPS, and CalWORKs.

Position supports diverse student populations and reports to the assigned Division Dean. It operates within a fast-paced college environment and requires flexible scheduling for CTE program needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or related field from an accredited college or university, or BA with MFT licensure in California.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations and provide counseling/advising services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct information sessions on CTE program offerings.
• Assess placement scores, transcripts, and prerequisites.
• Provide counseling/advising and education planning.
• Follow up with at-risk students.
• Assist with degree audits and certificate/degree applications.
• Refer students to DSPS, EDC, EOPS, CalWORKs and other student support services.

Skills

Counseling skills

Student-focused

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in counseling/related field

Bachelor's degree + CA MFT license

Job description

PT Counselor, Career Technical Education (CTE)

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: PTF05076

Location: District, CA

Department: Temp Pool

Closing: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: N/A

PART-TIME Counselor, Career Technical Education(CTE)

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a poolof qualified applicants for this position. Applications will beaccepted continuously until otherwise noted. Applications willremain on file for two years from date received or lastsubmitted.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburseapplicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred byapplicant to attend interviews or accept employment. Allinterviewing and moving costs incurred will be the responsibilityof the applicant.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Applications will be screened by appropriate departmentrepresentatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants whobest meet the needs of the division will be contacted for aninterview.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct general information sessions about CTE programofferings in assigned division
• Assessment (evaluation of placement scores, course placement,transcripts, prerequisite clearance)
• Counseling/Advising and other education planning services
• Follow-up for at-risk students
• Assist students with degree audits and applications forcertificate and degree awards
• Provide student referrals for other counseling, advising, andstudent support services (DSPS, EDC, EOPS, CalWORKs, StudentSuccess Center, etc.)

The delivery of core services should occur via multiple modalities:in-person, online, individual and group meetings, workshops andother innovative ways.

Assist CTE program students in clarifying academic goals andselecting a major and maintaining enrollment priority. Workcollaboratively with the Foothill-De Anza College Community CollegeDistrict CTE program department chairs and coordinators, theCounseling Division, and the Office of Outreach and Relations withSchools. Develop other relevant liaisons and networks with on- andoff-campus programs and agencies. Monitor and track students'academic progress to ensure attainment of educational goal.Facilitate small and large-group workshops to explain degree auditprocess. Review and approve CTE program students' applications forcertificate and associate degree awards. Provide CTE programstudents general information about available A.A.-T/.A.S.-Tprograms, the transfer process, and GE Certification.

Six Factors that Support Student Achievement:

• Directed-students have a goal and know how to achieve it
• Focused-students stay on track, keeping their eyes on theprize
• Nurtured-students feel somebody wants and helps them tosucceed
• Engaged-students actively participate in class andextra-curricular activities
• Connected-students feel like they are part of the collegecommunity
• Valued-students' skills, talents, abilities and experiences arerecognized; they have opportunities to contribute on campus andfeel ?their contributions are appreciated.

Foothill-De Anza College Community College District is afast-paced, student centered, innovative environment thatstrategically supports student success and achievement. The collegeseeks to employ counselors who are willing and able to implementthe "Six Factors that Support Student Achievement" as outlined bythe California Community College Research and Planning Group.

The counselor will be working with students enrolled in careertechnical education (CTE) programs housed in various divisions. Theposition will report to an assigned Division Dean.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

1. Indoor, office environment.

PhysicalAbilities:

1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
2. Vision sufficient to read various materials.
3. Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required ofthe position.
4. Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods oftime.
5. Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
6. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
7. Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverseacademic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, religiousbackground and sexual orientation of community collegestudents.
2. Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling,clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling,educational counseling, social work, or career development,marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and childcounseling from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor'sdegree in one of the above listed degrees AND a California licenseas a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).

NOTE:

Official Transcripts verifyingqualifications will be REQUIRED prior to an offer of employment.Applicants who have international transcripts must obtaintranscripts that are evaluated by an independenteducational-equivalency evaluation company and obtain an Englishtranslation (if necessary). These services are to be done at theapplicant's expense. Both Foothill De Anza CCD employees andexternal candidates must submit transcripts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability and willingness to work with students pursuing careertechnical education (CTE) programs, including Special Populationsand other underrepresented student groups.
2. Knowledge of the full spectrum of CTE program offerings andassociated occupations aligned with these programs.

SCHEDULED HOURS:

Mondays - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM and Tuesdaysand Wednesdays - 12:30 to 6:30 PM (subject to change to accomodateneeds of assigned programs)

SALARY RANGE:

Actual placement is based on applicant's verified education andexperience.

For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to: https://hr.fhda.edu/_faculty-information.html

APPLICATION PROCESS:

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application materials.

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify EmploymentServices.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof ofauthorization to work in the U.S.