Special Education Support Expert

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance through Kaiser

Flexible schedule based on project needs

Job summary

A community college district in California seeks a Professional Expert to provide specialized support to students in various Special Education programs. This role involves assisting students with disabilities, aiding in their academic success, and requires training and expertise not generally found in standard classifications. The ideal candidate will hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field and have the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations. This is a temporary position based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Specialized expertise not generally found in district classifications required.
• Experience assisting individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized support to students in Special Education programs.
• Assist students with academic preparation and class assignments.
• Support multiple programs including Intellectual Disabilities and Acquired Brain Injury.

Skills

Specialized knowledge or expertise

Ability to work with individuals with disabilities

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field

Completion of four years of college

Level III

Level IV

Job description

Professional experts are eligible to purchase medical insurance through Kaiser.

Under general supervision, the Professional Expert provides assistance and support in accordance with assignments and directions from the supervisor. The Professional Expert is:

• Has specialized knowledge or expertise not generally required of or found in the classifications established by the District.
• Is specially trained, experienced, or competent to perform expert services.
• Is used on a temporary basis for a specific project or projects.
• Terms of employment will be described in the Professional Expert Agreement.

Non-academic, non-classified Professional Experts are not part of classified service. Non-academic, non-classified short-term employees are at-will employees and have no entitlement rights to any position in the District. Professional Expert employment shall not result in the displacement of Classified personnel.

Retired CalPERS Annuitants may not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).

Representative Duties

Provides specialized support and assistance to students enrolled in the Special Education programs; including the Intellectual Disabilities (ID) Program, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program, and the Adaptive Fitness Program. Requires varying levels of specialized knowledge, skills, and experience in assisting and working with adults who may have one or more disabilities. Under the direction of the instructor, the Special Education Support Expert will assist students with academic preparation and/or class assignments to maximize the students' academic success.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Education and Experience

• Level I – Entry level of a series. Minimum education and experience required. Considerable training will be provided. Or, any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities.
• Level II – One year of experience as a Special Education Support Expert Level I or equivalent.
• Level III – Completion of four years of college with major coursework in area providing tutoring and two years of experience as a Special Education Support Expert Level I or equivalent.
• Level IV – Completion of Bachelor’s degree and some graduate level coursework in Special Education or a related course of study and two years of experience as a Special Education Support Expert Level I or equivalent.

Conditions of Employment

This is a professional expert position. The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based upon available funds. The effective dates of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

This is a recruitment for an applicant pool to fill temporary/short-term assignments on an as‑needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the pool of applications on file to fill temporary/short-term assignments as the need arises. Applications will remain in the pool for one year. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. Please do not call the Office of Human Resources regarding the status of your application.

Employment is contingent upon verification of employment history, background verification as governed under Education Code requirements, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees. The hours of work and effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Application Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit a COMPLETE application packet.

• A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
• Answers to ALL Supplemental Questions, if any (please provide clear and detailed responses, where applicable, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put “see resume” or “N/A”, or leave blank).
• A current Resume (as a separate attachment – PDF recommended).

Candidates will also be responsible for all travel expenses if selected for an interview; the Coast Community College District does not reimburse for candidate travel expenses.

Disability Accommodations

If you require accommodations in the Application or Examination Process, please notify Human Resources by calling [phone].

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

The Coast Community College District is a multi‑college district that includes Coastline College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services.

Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to the needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.

Coast Community College District Title IX

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