Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) Learning Disability Specialist, Temporary, Part-Time Pool - AMENDED

Posting Details

Posting Summary

• Position Title: Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) Learning Disability Specialist
• Type: Temporary Part-Time Pool - AMENDED
• Department: Disability Serv & Prog for Stdnt
• Campus: Ocean Campus
• Location: Ocean Campus
• Job Category: Faculty Credit and Noncredit Program
• Salary: Applicant View Rate is set in accordance with the City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule for hourly assignments. Currently the rate upon entry is from $74.17 to $98.21 per hour depending upon placement.

Appointment Type: Faculty - Part-Time Pool Start Date: [Not Specified] End Date: [Not Specified]

Position Description Under the general direction of the Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) Department Chair and the Dean of Student Success, the Learning Disability Specialist is responsible for providing learning disability assessment, advising on appropriate accommodations for students with learning disabilities, as well as providing academic, career, personal, and disability management counseling to adult students with disabilities from diverse backgrounds.

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who exhibit a high degree of professionalism and a strong commitment to the success of students with disabilities. This position may work in the evening or on occasional weekend days to meet student needs as necessary, and this position may be assigned to various locations including the centers and at the local county jail. Position may include some remote work hours and/or remote appointments.

Job Duties

1. Administer cognitive and achievement assessment such as Woodcock Johnson IV (WJ ACH IV, WJ Cog IV) or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale IV (WAIS IV), Wechsler Individual Achievement Test Fourth Edition (WIAT-4), and Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement Third Edition (KTEA-3).
2. Score and interpret assessment findings.
3. Identify whether participant qualifies for DSPS services as an individual with a learning disability as defined by the California Community Colleges Title V regulations.
4. Discuss assessment findings with the student and provide recommendations for appropriate accommodations.
5. Provide detailed assessment report for the student record.
6. Provide specialized academic, career, personal, and disability management counseling to adult students with disabilities from diverse backgrounds.
7. Work as a Learning Disability Specialist and DSPS counselor during day, evening, and/or weekends at any of the College Centers, Ocean Campus, community sites, or remotely from home as assigned and/or travel among them as required. This includes possible assignment of conducting assessment of students enrolled in courses offered at the local County jail.
8. Serve as an advocate for disabled students and work with instructors, counselors, other DSPS and CCSF personnel, and community resources to assist students in the pursuit of their educational goals.
9. Evaluate verification of disability documentation, identify functional limitations, and arrange for appropriate and reasonable accommodations which address those limitations.
10. Develop Academic Accommodation Plans (AAPs) for students with disabilities.
11. Facilitate the provision of accommodations such as notetaking, adaptive devices, special test taking arrangements, ASL interpreting, or CART services, or adapted classroom equipment.
12. Maintain confidential records, accurately record information needed in our Accommodate database system to complete mandated reports, input student data into Banner system.
13. Participate in professional development activities, program development, review student activities, high school outreach, and faculty committees.
14. Provide In-service training for faculty, staff, and community.
15. Advise students on the matriculation process and assist with registration of courses.
16. Assist in preparing or revising academic education plan.
17. Represent City College of San Franciscos Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) Department at school and community events on and off campus. This includes but is not limited to application workshops, college nights, college fairs, community events, presentations, tours, and events at CCSF center. Hours may include weekends and evenings.
18. Exchange information with management and other staff, K-12 educational institutions, community, and government agencies, and other organizations regarding outreach, enrollment, retention, and related services.
19. Assist with planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of DSPS student programs, services, curriculum, events, and activities.
20. Prepare and analyze reports, researching DSPS student enrollment, retention, history, and trends to increase student outreach effectiveness.
21. Refer students to academic and student support services within the institution as well as to community resources that support student success.
22. Assist students in selecting appropriate credit and/or noncredit classes.
23. Collaborate with peers within the department to assist with assessing Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) and Student Service Outcomes (SSOs) as they relate to DSPS counseling services.
24. Support and engage in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive, and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.
25. Participate in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism to center pedagogy.
26. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Required: Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
2. Required: Masters 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 to include adult cognitive and achievement assessment, or the equivalent.
   • The degree majors posted on an applicants transcripts must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise, applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement.
   • Applicants who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs that do not award a masters degree also need to claim education equivalency.
   • The "Faculty Equivalency Application Form" is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.
   • If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco OR you have obtained the clarification of your major from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the "Equivalency Application Form" link.
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     Desirable Qualifications

     1. Experience providing academic, career, personal, and disability management counseling to adult students with any of a variety of disabilities or multiple disabilities in an institution of higher education.
     2. Experience working in a multicultural environment with adults from diverse backgrounds.
     3. Knowledge of assistive aids, adaptive equipment, computer adaptations, and/or other methods of providing reasonable accommodations.
     4. Training in the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (The ADA Amendments Act of 2008, ADAAA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
     5. Experience evaluating verification of disability documentation to determine eligibility for services.
     6. Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and/or American Sign Language.
     7. Training in the administration and interpretation of the WAIS, W-J, or other learning disability assessment instruments.
     8. Completion of the California Community Colleges LDESM (LD Eligibility and Services Model) training.
     9. Possession of a doctorate in a related field or a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification.
     10. Significant experience working with people with severe, persistent psychological disabilities.
     11. Evidence of successful instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.
     12. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.
     13. Experience or interest in working with currently incarcerated or justice-impacted students.

     Benefits [Not Specified]

     Application Procedure To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Faculty Position Application Form at http://jobs.ccsf.edu. To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required documents is not permitted.

     Applicant Instructions:

     • Please do not send any application materials to the Department Chair. Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to the Department Chair.

     Required Materials:

     1. Letter of Interest: A detailed letter expressing interest in the position indicating specifically how the minimum qualifications and as many as possible of the desirable qualifications will be fulfilled. Minimum and desirable qualifications are listed in this posting. The letter should also address the applicants background and skills in the areas stated in the Examples of Duties.
     2. Resume: A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.
     3. Application Form: A City College of San Francisco Electronic Faculty Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online. The statement "See Resume" is not acceptable.
     4. References: Three (3) current references - Names and contact information. The list of references must include current supervisors, employers, or other professionals who have knowledge of the responsibilities/duties specific to this type of position.
     5. Transcripts: Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicants CCSF Application Form. Official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date.
        • NOTE: Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the application process. Foreign degrees must be evaluated before an application can be processed. Foreign Degree Evaluation sources information is located on the left side margin.
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        • Diversity Statement: Separate from your letter of interest, submit a concise response using only one page to discuss how your course content and teaching methods meet the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners. List classes or professional development activities you have participated in that directly relate to working with diverse student populations.
          • NOTE: Substitution of "diversity statement" with a "teaching philosophy" document will be automatically disqualified.
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            Important Application Notes:

            • Applicants bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that all application materials are complete when submitted and are received by the Human Resources Department by 11:59 p.m. on the posting filing deadline.
            • Postmarks will not be honored.
            • Emails are not acceptable.
            • Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
            • All application materials become the property of the City College of San Francisco and will not be returned.
            • Application files for this posting will not be considered for other postings.

            For additional assistance: Please call Human Resources Department at 415-452-7660.

            ADA Statement Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at workrestrictions@ccsf.edu to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

            Selection Procedure Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee. Applicants attend interviews at their own expense.

            Conditions of Employment Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment, which include but are not limited to tuberculosis clearance, EC 87408.6 fingerprinting, processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.

            City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

            EEO Statement It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability, or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information contact the Human Resources Department at TitleIX@ccsf.edu.

            Posting Detail Information

            • Posting Number: AC00196P
            • Job Open Date: 11/04/2025
            • Application Review Date: [Not Specified]
            • Job Close Date: 11/06/2026
            • Open Until Filled: No
            • Contact: Cecilia Sainez
            • Human Resources Contact Phone/Extension: [Not Specified]
            • Contact Email: csainez@ccsf.edu

            Special Instructions to Applicant AMENDED TO REFLECT UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION. City College of San Francisco will accept applications with all required supporting documentation at any time until the posting close date. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the department desires a part-time hiring pool or pools will be developed and be in effect for a one-year period from which temporary appointments will be made on an as-needed basis. The first round of screening and interview will be in early December 2025 for those who have submitted completed application materials.

            Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk.

            • Please list the course code, course title, and units earned that total 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study that you have taken in the area of learning disabilities to include adult cognitive and achievement assessment.
            • Open Ended Question: How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
            • Public Job Posting
            • Internal Job Posting
            • Agency Referral
            • Advertisement/Publication
            • Personal Referral
            • Website
            • Other

            Applicant Documents

            • Required Documents:
            • Letter of Interest
            • Resume
            • List of References
            • Transcripts
            • Diversity Statement
            • Optional Documents:
            • Transcripts - additional
            • California Community College Credentials Equivalency Application Form
            • Foreign Degree Evaluation
            • Other Document 1