Part-Time Learning Disabilities Specialist; Pool

Part‑Time Learning Disabilities Specialist (Pool)

Join San Mateo County Community College District as a Part‑Time Learning Disabilities Specialist (Pool).

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary

Schedule:

Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Initial placement ranges from $83.09 to $103.42 per hour (Salary Schedule AJ – Laboratory Rate).

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

• Implement the Learning Disabilities Program, consistent with the mission of the California Community Colleges and in coordination with the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS).
• Provide assessment and verification of learning disabilities with assessment procedures described in the Guideline for Identifying California Community College Students with Learning Disabilities.
• Write individualized education plans for students.
• Provide appropriate referrals and accommodations.
• Select appropriate materials.
• Train and direct the work of staff, including tutors who work with students with learning disabilities.
• Maintain accurate records for each student receiving services.
• Provide information and outreach to high schools and community agencies.
• Enhance the orientation program for students with learning disabilities.

• Knowledge of other disabilities, including acquired brain injuries, psychological, and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge and experience with assistive computer technology (both hardware and software) for students with learning disabilities.

• Two years' experience working with adult students with learning disabilities in the college setting.
• Experience administering and interpreting the current appropriate achievement and cognitive assessment instruments.
• Ability to understand the implications of behavior elicited by a specific disability.
• Ability to design and implement intervention strategies and academic accommodation strategies.
• Experience teaching and/or advising at the high school or college level.

• Possession of a Master's or above 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, to include adult cognitive and achievement assessment or the equivalent.
• Completion of the California Community College Learning Disability Eligibility Model Training.
• Demonstrated experience or training in the administration and interpretation of standardized diagnostic instruments as indicated in the Learning Disabilities Eligibility Model.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, complete the Application for Equivalence – For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category). Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form.

• Degree Equivalence:
  The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.
• Academic Background Equivalence:
  The employee or applicant has completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for and possesses the equivalent level of achievement, breadth, depth, and rigor in each of the following:
• Professional Achievement Equivalence:
  The employee or applicant must provide substantive evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field.

Safety:
Employees must report any unsafe working conditions,…