Learning Disabilities Specialist/Part-time Faculty

Learning Disabilities Specialist/Part-time Faculty Contact: Adam Kasarda, DRC Director – View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io Position Information Position Title: Learning Disabilities Specialist/Part-time Faculty Department: Disability Resource Center Primary Location: Multiple Sites (San Marcos campus, off‑campus locations, or distance education) Schedule: Day, evening and/or weekend work; may include work at more than one location. Load: Part‑time faculty members are not to exceed 67% of a full load. Initial Placement Hourly Range: Instructional: $75.81 – $119.20; Non‑instructional: $74.60 – $117.69 Retirement Plans: Apple (Accumulation Program for Part‑Time Limited‑Service Employees) Job Duties The Disability Resource Center seeks qualified part‑time Learning Disabilities Specialists to: Administer diagnostic procedures to verify eligibility for services for students with learning disabilities under California Community Colleges guidelines. Use testing and documentation from outside the California College system. Provide appropriate educational accommodations, recommendations, and referrals. Teach instructional support and disability management courses for students with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications Candidate must meet one of the following: A Master’s degree in learning disabilities, special education, education, psychology, speech‑language pathology, communication disorders, educational or school psychology, counseling, or rehabilitation counseling and 15 semester units of upper‑division or graduate study in the area of learning disabilities, including adult cognitive and achievement assessment. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of the qualifications above. Applicants must complete and attach the Application for Equivalency form ( ), if they do not currently possess the specific minimum qualifications. Only coursework and degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will satisfy the minimum qualifications. Coursework completed outside the U.S. must be evaluated by an appropriate credential‑evaluation service. Accepted agencies are listed at and . Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism (DEIAA) Statement Palomar College is committed to DEIAA and requires cultural competency for all positions. We value: Access – making education possible for everyone. Diversity, equity, and inclusion – fostering a culture of belonging and addressing inequities. Licenses and Certificates A California Community College Learning Disability Eligibilities and Services Model (LDESM) certification is preferred but not required. Supervision Received Part‑time faculty receive supervision from the Department Director. Pre‑Employment Requirements Applicants must complete: live scan/fingerprinting, official transcripts, TB risk assessment, and employment verification. Additional requirements may apply depending on the position. Successful completion of all pre‑employment requirements is mandatory. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? ACCCA.org CalJOBS CCC Registry ChronicleVitae.com (Chronicle of Higher Education) Colleague/Friend/Relative CraigsList DSPSjobs.com EdJoin Handshake HigherEdJobs.com Human Resources at Palomar College Indeed.com indian-affairs.org Job Fair MilitaryJob.com Other Source Palomar College website San Diego LGBT Job Board ( SDBCjobs.com Vista Chamber #J-18808-Ljbffr Palomar College