PT Counselor, Disabled Students Programs and Services

Foothill De Anza; Los Altos Hills (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is seeking a Part-Time Counselor for the Disabled Students Programs and Services pool. The role involves counseling students on academic, personal, and career concerns and performing standard part-time faculty duties including evaluation and timely grades.

Applicants should meet advanced degree requirements and be prepared for continuous recruitment. The district notes that transcripts are required and that interviews and travel costs are applicant

Qualifications

• Master's degree(s) as required by minimum qualifications.
• Experience or coursework in counseling students with disabilities.
• Ability to provide counseling in academic, personal and career areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services in academic, personal, and career areas.
• Fulfill standard part-time faculty duties and participate in campus activities as appropriate.
• Possess endurance for office hours, grading, and student evaluations alongside duties.

Skills

Counseling skills

Student support

Education

Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling

Master's degree in counseling or psychology

Graduate coursework in counseling for disabilities

Job description

PT Counselor, Disabled Students Programs and Services

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: PTF05077

Location: District, CA

Department: Temp Pool

Closing: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted. Applications will remain on file for two years from date received or last submitted.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews or accept employment. All interviewing and moving costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE

• Provide counseling services in the areas of academic, personal and career concerns.
• Standard duties expected of all part-time faculty include the performance of instructional, counselor, or librarian duties as assigned; evaluation and assessment of student work; and timely submission of grades. In addition, part-time faculty are expected to participate in the assessment of their performance, including administrative and student evaluations. Part-time faculty may also have opportunities to participate in various campus and staff development activities and are encouraged to be involved in the larger College or District community. Part-time faculty may be eligible to receive additional pay for office hours, additional assignments, and professional development events.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment

Indoor, office environment.

Physical Abilities

(Applicants should perform these physical abilities with or without reasonable accommodations)

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 of the position.
4. Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
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 diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in rehabilitation counseling, OR Master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in special education, and twenty four (24) or more semester units in upper division or graduate level coursework in counseling, guidance, student personnel, psychology or social work, OR Master's degree in counseling, guidance, student personnel, psychology, career development, or social welfare; and either twelve (12) or more semester units in upper division or graduate level coursework specifically in counseling or rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities, or two (2) years of full-time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following: (A) Counseling or guidance for students with disabilities; or (B) Counseling and/or guidance in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively for persons with disabilities.

NOTE

Official Transcripts verifying qualifications will be REQUIRED prior to an offer of employment. Applicants who have international transcripts must obtain transcripts that are evaluated by an independent educational-equivalency evaluation company and obtain an English translation (if necessary). These services are to be done at the applicant's expense. Both Foothill De Anza CCD employees and external candidates must submit transcripts.

SALARY RANGE

Actual placement is based on applicant's verified education and experience.

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

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

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