Learning Disabilities Specialist (Academic Accommodations Center) Applicant Pool

Learning Disabilities Specialist (Academic Accommodations Center) Adjunct InstructorWe are now accepting applications for the Learning Disabilities Specialist (Academic Accommodations Center) Adjunct Instructor Applicant Pool. Adjunct pools are open on a fiscal year basis for continuous recruitment for department assignments. Please review application material requirements carefully to ensure successful submission. Your application will not be considered until all required documents are received. The teaching assignment may be at the Valencia or Canyon Country campus, or other college teaching locations. Part-time faculty positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure. Part-time faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. We offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs.College of the Canyons is seeking adjunct faculty members in Learning Disabilities Specialist (AAC - Academic Accommodations Center). Applications will be considered for immediate and future eligibility into the Learning Disabilities Specialist Noninstructional Applicant Pool. We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration into the Applicant Pool. When no review date is listed for an Adjunct Instructor position, the position is open until filled. Your application will not be considered until all required documents have been received.Service: Assume leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole. Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community. Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources. Participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.Participation in curriculum and program development.Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.Participation in ongoing professional development.Teaching: Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction. Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class. Ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidence-based assessment of student learning. Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including but not limited to interactive technologies for on campus and on-line courses. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Possession of an unexpired California Community College Credential in Learning Disabilities Specialist. OR - Master's degree in learning disabilities, special education, education, psychology, speech language pathology, communication disorders, educational or school psychology, counseling, or rehabilitation counseling. AND fifteen (15) semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of Learning Disabilities. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSTwo years of full-time experience or the equivalent in one or more of the following: (a) counseling or guidance for students with disabilities, or (b) counseling and/or guidance in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively for persons with disabilities.Completion of the California Community College Learning Disabilities Eligibility & Services Model (LDESM) training OR verified graduate level coursework OR professional training on one or more of the following assessment instruments: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS IV paper or Q-interactive), Woodcock Johnson IV, Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT 4) and/or the Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT-5)Experience in conducting learning disability evaluations with adults in community college following the LDESM. Experience in administering and interpreting the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale IV (WAIS IV), the Woodcock Johnson IV Tests of Achievement (and Cognition) and other test instruments used in the Learning Disabilities Eligibility & Services Model. Experience evaluating disability documentation and determining reasonable accommodations based on functional limitations.Proficiency with a variety of computer applications used by Learning Disability specialists. Working knowledge of Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and other Federal and State legislation affecting the provision of disability services.Knowledge and application of appropriate instructional strategies and methodologies for students with learning disabilities.Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing support to clients with learning disabilities.Ability to communicate effectively in writing.Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.Please note: Hiring committees review all complete, qualified application packets. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. A teaching and/or counseling demonstration may be required at the interview stage. From time to time the equivalencies accepted by departments change. If you are qualifying under an equivalency, please note that if hired you must qualify under the established minimum qualifications or department equivalency(ies) in place at the time of hire. See Applying Through Equivalency for forms and information.Conditions of employment: Assignments may include Monday through Friday (day and evening), as well as Saturday classes. Adjunct Salary Rate: Starting at $89.24 per hour. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential/transcripts, background fingerprint clearance, tuberculosis screening, proof of eligibility to work in the United States (College of the Canyons hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States) and Board of Trustees approval as required. All materials listed below are required to be considered for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply online by visiting our website at Jobs at COC. All application materials must be uploaded online or received by the Human Resources Department, located in the University Center, Suite 360. College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California 91355. If you require assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or for hearing impaired TTY/TDD View phone number on click.appcast.io.District ACADEMIC Application.Current detailed resume summarizing education and experience.Two (2) letters of professional reference. One formal, signed teaching evaluation may be substituted for one (1) letter of reference. **IMPORTANT** Each document must be dated within the last five years and have an original signature (fancy font type signatures are not acceptable).Complete College transcripts verifying educational degree(s) and/or coursework required for the position. Unofficial or copies of transcripts may be submitted for application purposes (please include both the front and back of ALL transcript pages); however, official transcripts must be submitted at the time of hiring. Copies of college diplomas are not acceptable in lieu of transcripts. Important note on minimum education requirements: Units and/or degree(s) earned must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post-Secondary Education. The candidate is responsible for providing equivalency evaluation recognized by the District for degrees and/or units earned outside the United States, degrees from a college or university not accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post-Secondary Education, or if degree is not in the exact discipline required. For your convenience, we accept any company who is a current member of NACES.It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the official application packet is fully and correctly completed. All materials submitted become the property of the District. Materials will not be returned, copied or considered for other openings. Complete applications will be kept on file for two (2) years from the date the application is initially received. Positions are open until filled. The above position represents the anticipated need for the upcoming semester(s) or the applicant pool. The department may review materials at any time based on enrollment needs and the Human Resources Office will contact selected applicants for the interview process. Only completed application packets that meet the minimum qualifications or established equivalency will be considered. Qualified applicants who successfully complete the selection and interview process will be placed in the applicant pool and may be eligible for adjunct employment with the District anytime within the next 36 months.