Part-Time Assistive Technology Instructor

Salary: $74.74 - $100.18 Hourly
Location : Gilroy Campus
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty
Job Number: 202500043
Department: AEC
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: GC


Definition
PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR
(PART-TIME NOT TO EXCEED 67% OF A FULL-TIME LOAD)
Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
Starting Salary Range: $74.74 - $100.18*
*Salary placement determined by documented education and experience
Pay Per One (1) Credit Semester Lecture Unit

THE POSITION:
Are you interested in creating an exceptional educational environment for students who are part of a dynamic, inclusive community? We invite diverse candidates from all backgrounds to join our college in furthering our values and shaping our future as a Hispanic Serving Institution,

Distinguishing Characteristics

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for this position is an educator who actively embraces building the Accessible Education Center to serve populations historically underrepresented and underserved in higher education. With knowledge of both the strengths embodied by our diverse students and the barriers they face, the ideal candidate is well-poised to teach, support, and mentor Gavilan students. The ideal candidate desires connection with students and the community beyond the classroom and works to foster cross-cultural and anti-racist collaboration whether through creating research, scholarship, media, art, or cultural/political engagement opportunities. In joining Gavilan College, the ideal candidate thrives as a faculty member continually striving to employ anti-racist pedagogy and develop success strategies to meet the needs of historically underserved students.

In addition, the ideal candidate is skilled in assistive technology and educated in a range of instructional techniques and how to recognize which approach is best suited to a particular learner. They are experienced in working with individuals with disabilities, identifying assistive technology to meet their access and learning needs, and providing instruction in its use. The ideal candidate is skilled in the production and design of information in alternate media formats. They are creative, flexible, and collaborative in promoting the success of all students in an open-access learning environment.
Essential Duties

• Provide one-on-one and/or group training and support for students, staff and faculty in the areas of assistive technology, alternate media, web accessibility, electronic information and accommodations for students with disabilities such as: low vision, blind, physical and learning disabilities.
• Instruct educational assistance courses in Assistive Technology/Adapted Computer Technology and Learning Skills in accordance with approved course outlines.
• Maintains currency of knowledge in the field of assistive technology and disability services; and engages in professional development activities through participation in workshops and conferences.
• Assist students in achieving stated course objectives. Evaluate the progress of each student and notify students in need of counseling services, tutoring and/or specialized instruction.
• Assess and anticipate computer needs with the production and design of information in alternate formats to meet the needs of students and disability support programs and services.
• In collaboration with the IT department, coordinate the installation and maintenance of assistive computer technology in the High Tech Center, Learning Skills Lab and other District computer labs to meet the needs of students and disability support programs and services.
• Collaborate with District Information Technology (IT) to research and implement new access technologies that may be suitable for implementation within the District, as it applies to the needs of students with disabilities.
• Communicate and interface effectively with faculty, staff, administration, and community partners, including Department of Rehabilitation, HOPE Services, Regional Centers, Independent Living Centers, etc. regarding digital access to campus on-line courses, instructional materials, and student support services.
• Develop and implement coursework, materials and processes that meet brailling, captioning and other alternate media and assistive computer technologies.
• Demonstrate and operate assistive technologies and provide instructional/technical support to staff in the High Tech Center, Learning Skills Lab, and any other areas of the District.
• Maintain accurate confidential records, in accordance with department recording standards and procedures.
• Develop, review and update curriculum and learning outcomes to meet the needs of diverse students in all modalities.
• Train and lead the work of staff, who provide classroom support in Assistive Technology classes and work with students in the High Tech Center.
• Contribute technical expertise and computer support to District programs and services.
• Participate in various departmental, divisional and campus-wide activities as stipulated by the collective bargaining agreement and as designated by the shared governance process.
• Contribute to department and campus-wide student success initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience
Educational and Professional Requirements:

• Master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology, or rehabilitation counseling; OR equivalent, AND
• Fifteen semester units of upper division or graduate study in adapted computer technology (assistive computer technology).

Desirable Attributes:

• Knowledge of and ability to utilize a variety of assistive technology and resources to enhance learning and independence for students with disabilities.
• Teaching or counseling experience within the past four years providing instruction and/or guidance to persons with disabilities, preferably in a college environment.
• Assess the technology needs of students and determine the appropriate assistive technology to support/meet their identified accommodations and their access to educational/course materials, including online materials.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Demonstrate knowledge of guidelines, regulations and/or policies for individuals with disabilities
• (ADA/AA, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act) alternate media, distance education and electronic information including the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards, and the Assistive Technology Act of 1998.
• Demonstrate experience of universal design and innovative teaching methodologies as a framework for achieving equity.
• Expertise in the use of assistive computer technologies, information technology and software for students who have disabilities.
• Experience in creating training materials to teach assistive technology programs, including JAWS, ZoomText, Fusion, Kurzweil 3000, Read&Write and Dragon.
• Demonstrate excellence in preparation and knowledge in the creation and use of alternate media formats.
• Experience developing/reviewing curriculum and assessing learning outcomes.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate interest and exemplary teaching experience with designing and developing training materials for delivery in multiple formats.
• Demonstrate ability to assist students who possess a broad range of skills, interests and academic/vocational objectives.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain effective communications and working relationships among assistive technology users, staff and faculty.
• Demonstrate expertise in culturally responsive methodologies, particularly as it relates to students' lives, interests, and communities.
• Ability to work with all types of disabilities and advocate for the needs of students with disabilities.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student information.
• Organize data, develop information, and prepare clear, concise, comprehensive records and reports.

Physical Characteristics: The physical abilities involved in the performance of essential duties are:

Sedentary position requires use of a computer and related equipment for extended periods of time; frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; communicating and providing information to others; work outside on all parts of the campus and in varying weather conditions. Travel from site-to-site. In the event of an emergency, employees will be relied upon to serve as emergency service workers.

Application Process:

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please submit ONLY the following items directly through our Career Opportunities page at

1. Online application (all sections are required to be completed).
2. Two-page cover letter demonstrating how your background, experience, and future goals as an educator embody the ideal candidate statement on the job announcement.
3. Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae or Resume
4. Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired for the position)

NON-DISCRIMINATION: Gavilan College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/Title IX/Employer of Disabled, committed to hiring a diverse staff. All qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or marital status are encouraged to apply. If you have a verifiable disability and require accommodation to complete an application, please contact the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io

APPLICATION PROCESS:

You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! After viewing the Job Description, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can upload it from a saved document on your computer, or manually enter your personal information.


Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications will be rejected if incomplete.

Please be aware, the District does not reimburse for expenses related to the recruitment process.

All applicants for faculty and academic administrator positions must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, published by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions. Applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency by submitting the Supplemental Application for Equivalency.

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS

For positions requiring a degree, all foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing . Note: Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S.

For technical assistance, please contact NEOED's Applicant Support Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or Email: View email address on click.appcast.io if your needing help with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

1. Effective January 1, 2024, a part-time faculty member shall be eligible for the same District-sponsored medical insurance coverage provided to full-time faculty and district contribution at the current maximum annual contribution amount.
2. In order to be eligible, part-time faculty members must meet one of the following criteria as defined in Ed. Code section 87861. The District and GCFA understand the current eligibility requirements to be the following:
   1. The part-time faculty member has a semester assignment at Gavilan College as part-time faculty equal to or greater than forty percent (40%) of a full-time District teaching assignment.
   2. The part-time faculty member must not be receiving health insurance coverage from another employer either directly, as a spouse, a domestic partner, or as a dependent.

More information regarding part-time faculty benefits can be found on our
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Do you have a Master's degree or higher in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology, or rehabilitation counseling AND fifteen semester units of upper division or graduate study in adapted computer technology (assistive computer technology)?

• Yes
• No

02


If you do NOT meet the minimum qualifications as stated and would like consideration based on a combination of education and experience, you are required to attach an equivalency application that describes how the combination of your education and experience qualify you for this position.

• I meet the minimum qualifications listed within the job posting and do not need to attach an application for equivalency.
• Yes, I attached my equivalency application for consideration, in addition to the required documents for the Equivalency Committee to review.
• No, I did not attach my equivalency application which would prevent me from being considered for the position

03


Describe your commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism and how your experiences have prepared you to advance our District's and state's commitment to these values.
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I have read and understand that all required attachments must be included with my online application and submitted by the close date and time in order to move forward in the recruitment process. I understand that I will be disqualified from the recruitment process if all required documents are not submitted (with this application) by the close date and time. I understand that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter in lieu of completing any portion of the application, my application is incomplete and will not be considered for this examination, and my application will not be further processed. This statement applies to all applicants, including current Gavilan College employees.I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered, and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

• Yes
• No

05


I understand that I must provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and if selected for interview, I will be email notified to self-schedule my interview.

• Yes
• No

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