Interim Director of Disability Support Programs & Services (DSPS)

Interim Director of Disability Support Programs & Services (DSPS)

Salary

$121,032.00 - $147,120.00 Annually

Location

San Luis Obispo & North County Campus, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY2627-00046

Division

Student Success & Support Programs

Department

Disability Support Programs & Services

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Job Description Summary

This recruitment is for an Interim Director position with an anticipated appointment until permanent position is filled. Both internal and external applicants are encouraged to apply.

DEFINITION

Under general direction of the Dean of Student Success and Support Programs, the Director of Disability Support Programs & Services (DSPS) is responsible for the leadership, planning, directing and supervising the unit, serving as spokesperson for Disability Support Programs & Services, providing services to students and performing other related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Director of Disability Support Programs & Services is a management position that is directly responsible for ensuring quality in the delivery of programs and services to students with disabilities, that the District complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to students with disabilities, that students are provided with appropriate programs and services, and that student and program records are accurately maintained. The Director must be able to collaborate with all district programs and divisions for the benefit of students and ensure reporting requirements are met.

Incumbents in this position support student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness by ensuring that students have access to appropriate accommodations.

Essential Functions & Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan, develop, direct, supervise, implement, and evaluate all aspects of Disability Support Programs & Services;
• Communicate program information to the district at large and collaborate with divisions and departments to ensure appropriate student accommodations;
• Conduct intake interviews with students and evaluate documentation for program eligibility in accordance with Title V and District policy; and document additional information from students as appropriate;
• Analyze and interpret student diagnostic assessment results and reports to determine eligibility for services;
• Facilitate the identification and development of support services needs;
• Facilitate the identification of curricular needs and assist in DSPS course curriculum development;
• Direct scheduling of all DSPS classes and monitor faculty loads;
• Ensure district compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding student access to facilities and instructional programs;
• Initiate, compile, and maintain all DSPS related records and data required by the Chancellors Office and other official regulatory agencies;
• Provide direct services to DSPS students as needed;
• Prepare all DSPS planning documents with identified program objectives, student learning outcomes, and assessments;
• Develop and monitor DSPS budgets;
• Approve expenditures of general fund, categorical and Foundation funds for DSPS;
• Coordinate with the Foundation to promote contributions to endowments and annual gifts for DSPS;
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal expenditure guidelines;
• Research and develop grant funding sources;
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate all permanent and tenured DSPS personnel;
• Provide support to DSPS staff in the hiring, training and supervision of short-term temporary and student employees;
• Recruit, train, and oversee program volunteers;
• Serve as program liaison to community agencies and educational institutions;
• Regularly convene the DSPS Advisory Committee;
• Lead the planning and implementation of the annual Disabilities Conference;
• Serve on District standing committees such as the Student Support and Success Committee;
• Develop public information for on/off campus dissemination;
• Provide leadership for DSPS student outreach activities;
• Maintain awareness of local, state, and federal trends for use in forecasting services and instruction;
• Provide for district, faculty and staff professional development;
• Represent the district in regional and statewide professional organizations and activities, professional conferences, workshops and webinars;
• Research and implement new technologies for the delivery of DSPS services such as website development and database management; and
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required

• Masters degree in a category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology or rehabilitation counseling;
• Must meet the minimum qualifications for a DSPS Coordinator (pursuant to Title V, Section 56048).
• a) Persons employed pursuant to this subchapter as counselors or instructors of students with disabilities shall meet minimum qualifications set forth in Section 53414 of Subchapter 4 of Chapter 4 of this division.

(b) Each district receiving funds pursuant to this subchapter shall designate a DSPS Coordinator for each college in the district. For the purpose of this section, the Coordinator is defined as that individual who has responsibility for the day-to-day operation of DSPS. The designated Coordinator must meet the minimum qualifications for a DSPS counselor or instructor set forth in Section 53414(a) through (d) or meet the minimum qualifications for an educational administrator set forth in Section 53420 and, in addition, have two (2) years full-time experience or the equivalent within the last four (4) years in one or more of the following fields:

(I) instruction or counseling or both in a higher education program for students with disabilities;

(2) administration of a program for students with disabilities in an institution of higher education;

(3) teaching, counseling, or administration in secondary education, working predominantly or exclusively in programs for students with disabilities; or

(4) administrative or supervisory experience in industry, government, public agencies, the military, or private social welfare organizations, in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively related to persons with disabilities.

(c) Districts receiving funding pursuant to this subchapter may also employ classified and/or paraprofessional support staff. Support staff shall function under the direction of a DSPS counselor, instructor, or Coordinator as appropriate for the support services or instruction being provided.

Experience:

Required

• Demonstrated knowledge of ADA and other legal requirements for community college students with disabilities;
• Budget management;
• Direct service to disabled students.

Preferred

• Community College service to disabled students, including learning disabled students and deaf and hard of hearing students.

Knowledge of:

• Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;
• Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; and
• District policies and procedures.

Ability to:

• Assess needs and provide appropriate programs and services for students with disabilities as well as the general student population;
• Manage a categorical budget;
• Work with interruptions, frequent deadlines, and multiple assignments simultaneously;
• Coordinate services with Student Success Centers/ and other district support services available such as: EOPS and Veterans;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; and
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.

Physical ability to:

• Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors;
• Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email;
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time;
• Lift and/or carry 25 pounds; and
• Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.

License and Certificates (current within the last year):

Required

• Valid drivers license and eligible to obtain California drivers license upon hire.

Additional Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY

Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

• Cover letter;
• Resume;
• Reference List (see further instructions below);
• Diversity statement (see further instructions below).

Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.

In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.

Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/community/publicsafety/crime-information/clery-act.html

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employees Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html

Interview Process Information

Selected applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

TO: New Employees

FROM: Human Resources

SUBJECT: Benefits for Classified & Management Employees

Cuesta Colleges Benefits website: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Benefits/index.html

Employees who work half-time or more are entitled to receive fringe benefits. The fringe allocation is money from the District to help cover the cost of insurance. Employees working half-time or more are eligible to participate in the Districts medical, dental and vision insurance.

Employees with a work assignment of 50% to 74% of full time will receive one-half of the above stated fringe allocation.

If your insurance rate exceeds your fringe allocation, the balance will be deducted from your monthly payroll check. If the insurance plans selected cost less than the fringe allocation, any excess amount will be returned to the District. For more information about how fringe benefits are determined please refer to the collective bargaining agreement between SLO Community College District and Cuesta College Classified United Employees (CCCUE) or the Board of Trustees policy regarding management employees.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 805-546-3129 or hr@cuesta.edu.

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Each open position has specific attachment requirements in order to be considered by the hiring committee. If the attachment directions are not followed, your application will not be considered.

The required attachments for this position are:

• Cover Letter;
• Resume;
• Reference List ;
• Diversity Statement ;

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Employer Cuesta College (CA)

Address P. O. Box 8106

San Luis Obispo, California, 93403

Phone (805) 546-3129

Website https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cuesta