Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) Adjunct Counselor Pool

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round for assignments based on college needs. This pool is open continuously and refreshed every two years in May. Applicants in this pool will remain active until the pool is refreshed and will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool. The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: counseling services, and/or teaching assigned classes, under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member. The assignment may include instructing classes, which could result in a Counselor/Instructional split assignment.

Position Salary Information: Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract.

Typical Duties

The assignment may include, but is not limited to:

• Providing academic, career, personal, and multi-cultural counseling, and disability related counseling services to students with disabilities, both individually and in groups.
• Offering crisis intervention and referrals to appropriate support services for students experiencing mental health or other personal challenges.
• Providing individual and group counseling to assist students in making decisions regarding associate degrees of transfer, transfer, and career/occupational goals.
• Using current technology to provide counseling services to students attending the college through distance education programs.
• Working with four-year colleges and universities to assist students in a smooth transition to those institutions.
• Conducting intakes to verify students' disability through observation and/or analysis of disability documentation and determine eligibility for disability services.
• Identifying students' educational limitations and needs to determine appropriate accommodations, strategies, auxiliary aids, and services.
• Developing and maintaining an Academic Accommodations Plan (AAP) for each eligible student to authorize specific services and reasonable accommodations.
• Developing an individualized Integrated Student Educational Plan (ISEP) for each eligible student and monitor students' academic progress.
• Referring students to and coordinating with campus services and community agencies to ensure students receive appropriate services.
• Collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to develop and implement accommodation plans tailored to students' individual needs.
• Advocating for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to educational opportunities and resources.
• Providing training and support to faculty and staff on accommodating students with disabilities and creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Staying informed about laws, regulations, and best practices related to disability services in higher education.
• Using current technology, preparing and maintaining accurate records/case notes, relaying pertinent information to college personnel as needed, and respecting the confidentiality of such records as required by law.
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Performing other duties as assigned. May teach courses that include college success skills, personal development, career exploration, career decision-making skills and skills specific to students with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family, and child counseling, student personnel OR a bachelor's degree in one of the listed degrees AND a possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have at least 15 semester units in upper division or graduate level course work related to people with disabilities OR completion of six (6) semester units OR the equivalent of a graduate level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in post-secondary Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) program, or in a program dealing predominantly or exclusively with people with disabilities OR two (2) years of full-time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following:

• Counseling for students with disabilities; or
• Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities are for persons with disabilities.

• Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Letter of Interest
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcripts from College/University and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
5. Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)
6. Copy of Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) license (if using to meet minimum qualifications)

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
• Previously granted equivalencies must be attached for verification. Email View email address on click.appcast.io for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements:

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
• Transcripts must clearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor's and a master's), transcripts for each degree must be included.
• Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress the application must state, the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

Additional Instructions:

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating "see resume" will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.