Posting Details

Announcement Information

Posting NumberTitleDSP&S Instructor (Part-Time) Reedley CollegeCampus LocationReedley CollegeStart DateEssential Functions of Position

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. We currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 3% are multiracial. RC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.

The instructor will perform the following:

• Utilize resources to develop and implement Developmental Services course curriculum in alignment with the approved course outline of record.
• Engage with and provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities.
• Monitor and track students’ academic performance in courses being taught according to campus requirements and guidelines.
• Participate in assessment of student learning objectives for each course being taught to improve student learning.
• Maintain confidential records; accurately record and complete data entry of information needed to complete mandated reports and service records.
• Serve as an advocate for students with disabilities and work with counselors, faculty and other college staff and community resources to assist students in the pursuit of their educational goals.
• Participate in professional development activities, program development and review activities.
• Assignments may include Monday through Friday; some evenings and Saturdays may be required.
• And otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a master’s degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, psychology, educational psychology, or rehabilitation counseling;
  
  AND
  
  
• Fifteen (15) semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of disability, to include, but not limited to:
  
  • Learning disabilities;
    
  • Developmental disabilities;
    
  • Deaf and hearing impaired;
    
  • Physical disabilities; or
    
  • Adapted computer technology;
• A valid California Community College Credential;
  
  OR
  
  
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).
  
  All applicants must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Include experience counseling with students in college level disabled students programs.
• Experience working with students of various cultural backgrounds.
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes.
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom.
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.
• Knowledge of the ADA and Section 504 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Demonstrated experience with learning disabilities assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology.
• Potential for contributing to institutional vitality and growth.
• Ability to work and plan independently.

Salary and Benefits

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture and $38.67 – $52.55 for lab. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.

Please note: This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position(s) is/are filled. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application.

Additional Information

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

Additional Information about the Position

RC College Planning Site

Open Date11/15/2017Close DateClosing TimeOpen Until FilledYesQuick Linkhttp://scccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/1813Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * At the time of application, are your qualifications/degree(s) EXACTLY as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job announcement? NOTE: If not, you must answer yes when asked if you would like to petition for equivalency (next question).
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Would you like to petition for equivalency based on your education and/or experience including knowledge and skills gained from informal activities? NOTE: If your qualifications do not exactly match the minimum qualifications stated in the job announcement and you fail to petition for equivalency, your application will be considered incomplete.
   • Yes
   • No
3. If yes, please describe your exceptional experiences, backgrounds or degrees which would be equivalent to the stated degree(s) or experience requirements.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Do you possess degree(s) earned from an institution outside of the United States? NOTE: If yes, you will be required to upload an evaluation service assessment (foreign transcript evaluation). A list of some available assessment agencies can be found at www.ed.gov under the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Credentials section. Please upload under Optional Evaluation Service Assessment. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted - must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

1. Additional Documents
2. Certificates
3. Licenses
4. List of Professional References
5. Evaluation Service Assessment
6. Letters of Recommendation