Adjunct Counselor - Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) (TEMPORARY)

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Position Title Adjunct Counselor - Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) (TEMPORARY) Special Instructions to Applicants

The Counseling Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct DSPS Counseling faculty (part time). This is a temporary assignment that begins January 2027.

Description of Position

The Counseling Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct DSPS Counseling faculty (part time). This is a temporary assignment that begins January 2027.

The Counseling Department at Contra Costa Community College (on behalf of DSPS) is accepting applications for a DSPS adjunct counseling faculty (temporary). This assignment is specifically for Spring 2027. The DSPS Counselor hired to this position will provide specialized academic, career, personal, and disability management counseling to students with disabilities. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated counselor who has a strong commitment to working with and advocating for historically underserved and underrepresented communities, exhibits knowledge of ADA and Title V compliance and expertise, and is collaborative and engaged in departmental and institutional initiatives.

The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and Black-Serving Institution (BSI) as well as several predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.

We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Inquiries

Andrea Phillips aphillips@contracosta.edu

Jared Romero jromero@contracosta.edu

Recruitment Type Faculty Location Contra Costa College Posting Number F01380 # of Openings 1 Salary

Counseling, Librarian, Disabilities Specialist pay rate is $51.37-$87.77 per hour (up to $100.65).

Position Status Temporary EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group Part-Time Faculty Department C1070-DSPS Discipline Counseling Alternate Discipline Disabled Student Services & Programs (DSPS) Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to contractual duties, all faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide academic, career, and personal counseling and guidance services to students with disabilities both individually and in groups.
• Prepare and determine disability verification for students through observation and/or analysis of medical and psychological documentation.
• Assist students in determining appropriate academic adjustments and accommodations; consult with instructors as needed or requested regarding specific students and their disability related needs.
• Design individualized educational plans and authorize educational accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Recommend and coordinate appropriate services and referrals for students with disabilities to ensure equal access in accordance with Title V and ADA.
• Participate in and contribute toward required state, federal and college reporting/planning activities for disabled student programs, including accreditation and program review.
• Develop effective working relationships with faculty members in instructional areas; serve as faculty liaison and a student advocate on issues related to students with disabilities to ensure compliance with Title V and the ADA; perform in-service training related to disability and disability law to the college community.
• Participate, as appropriate, in college outreach programs and on-campus clubs for students with disabilities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of special programs focusing on access and retention.
• Serve on department, college-wide, and district-wide committees in support of participatory governance.
• Provide matriculation services as directed and required.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with disabled student counseling personnel in feeder high schools, local colleges, and community resource agencies to aid in student transition.
• Maintain cumulative counseling records for all students served and contribute to state reporting requirements.
• Participate in curriculum and course development and professional development programs.
• Teach counseling and guidance classes and provide workshops to staff and students as appropriate.
• Administer and interpret a variety of assessment instruments to both groups and individuals.
• Assume other counseling and guidance responsibilities as assigned and outlined in department bylaws and faculty contract.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

EDUCATION

The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications for DSPS Counseling (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university). The minimum qualifications for service as a community college counselor of students with disabilities shall be satisfied by meeting one of the following requirements:

(1) Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, OR (2) Master's degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling, OR (3) a Bachelor's degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); AND either fifteen or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically related to people with disabilities, or completion of six semester units, OR (4) the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a postsecondary Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Program or in a program dealing predominantly or exclusively with people with disabilities, or two years of fulltime experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following; (A) Counseling for students with disabilities; or

(B) Counseling 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, or the equivalent.

EQUIVALENCY

If you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the Equivalency Petition in the application packet.

NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited college/university. Transcripts must show degree(s) conferred.

License/Certificates/Credentials

N/A

Desirable Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.

The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications for DSPS Counseling (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):

• 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; OR the equivalent (NOTE: A bachelor's degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)
• Master's, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology or rehabilitation counseling; AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in deaf and hearing impaired; OR
• Master's, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology or rehabilitation counseling; AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of developmental disabilities
• Master's degree in counseling, guidance, student personnel, psychology, career development, or social welfare, and either 12 or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically in counseling or rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities, or two 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 responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively for persons with disabilities.

Job Open Date: 10/30/2026 Job Close Date: 11/20/2026 Open Until Filled No Employment Begins: January 2027 # of Months 5 Employee Benefits

Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)

District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:

• Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
• Dental and vision
• Flexible spending (125) plan
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
• Sabbatical Leave

Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.

How to Apply

1. Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. We do not accept hand-delivered, e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets.

2. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received on or before the closing date. Our application deadline time is 11:59pm on the specified closing date.

3. You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes. If you do not have electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max or Office Depot, etc. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process. You should be prepared to provide an official transcripts prior to employment start date should the position be offered.

4. If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District's Equivalency Application. Equivalency applications with supporting documentation should be submitted when 1) degrees are not in exact discipline required; 2) degree is in progress; 3) degrees were earned at a college or university outside of the United States. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload an equivalency form for evaluation by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.

5. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees. An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency must evaluate your course work. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload a foreign degree evaluation for review of by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process. Please read more details in the Foreign Degree and Credit Statement section of the job announcement.

6. Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review. Do not upload a "placeholder" document. Applications with placeholder documents are considered incomplete and will be rejected. Only upload the required documents, other materials can be presented if you are selected for an interview.

7. All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

1. The applications, cover letters, answers to required supplemental questions, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.

2. During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline. Selected interviewees may be invited to present an entire lecture in front of a class. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.

3. Based upon the overall rating, a small number of applicants will be invited at their own expense to the campus for an interview with the college president and vice president of instruction.

4. After consultation with the interview committee, the college president will make the final recommendation for employment to the chancellor and the governing board of the Contra Costa Community College District.

5. Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts. TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement

In accordance with the United Faculty Contract, Article 20.3.1.3.2, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date

ADA Accommodations:

Request For Reasonable Accommodation

Medical Verification

Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made. Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to

slever@4cd.edu

COVID-19 Information

N/A

Quick Link https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12364 Diversity Statement

It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Tell us how you meet minimum qualifications for this position. The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications for DSPS Counseling (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university): The minimum qualifications for service as a community college counselor of students with disabilities shall be satisfied by meeting one of the following requirements; (1) Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, or (2) Master's degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling, or a Bachelor's degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); and either fifteen or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically related to people with disabilities, or completion of six semester units, or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a postsecondary Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Program or in a program dealing predominantly or exclusively with people with disabilities, or two years of fulltime experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following; (A) Counseling for students with disabilities; or (B) Counseling 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, or the equivalent.

(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)

Optional Documents

• Application for Equivalency
• Other Certification
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4
• Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)