Requisition Details Position Information Position Title Part-Time Counselor Pool Position ID Campus West Valley College Position Summary Information Definition PART-TIME ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOLApplications for Part-Time Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted unless otherwise specified by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview you will be contacted by a District representative. Assignment This position is a part-time position as an Associate Counselor. The assignments are as needed during Spring Summer andor Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers WVMFT AFT Local 6554.Work location West Valley College Saratoga CA Salary and Benefits Salary is based on a percentage of workload up to a maximum of 67 of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of 38464 - 55582 per semester and is based on academic achievement teaching and related experience. Minimum Qualifications 1. Education - Possess one of the following Masters degree in counseling rehabilitation counseling clinical psychology counseling psychology guidance counseling educational counseling social work or career development OR Bachelors degree in any of the above AND a California License in Marriage Family and Child Counseling LMFCC OR The equivalent of the above. AND2. Demonstrated ability to effectively teach counsel or work with persons of diverse socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualifications Experience working in special programs such as Veterans Puente EOPS and Trio. Skill in personal career and academic counseling. Ability to work in a counseling and teaching relationship with students of varying backgrounds. Examples of Duties and Responsibilities Counseling duties and responsibilities may consist of one or more of the following Counsel and advise students on both an appointment and a drop-in basis. Perform specialized work duties as necessary during registration periods. Provide formal in-service training. Participate in programservice development activities. Perform other duties as required for the department andor college. Work cooperatively within the college community. Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community. Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment prejudice andor bias. Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual. Other Duties Application Information APPLICATION INFORMATION Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested including 1 A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application 2 Resume 3 Unofficial copies of transcripts 4 District Equivalency Application if applicable and 5 Any requested licenses or certificates if applicable. All sections of the online application including Education and Educational Work History must be completed thoroughly. Supervisors names and telephone numbers must be included in the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will not be used for consideration of employment. The employment application and supporting documents represent you it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely. ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded. If no transcripts are included the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements. Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation andor the U.S. Department of Education. Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service must have a U.S. evaluation course by course of the transcripts and must be submitted with this online application. If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application. Copies of diplomas grade reports graduation petitions transcript evaluations requests or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts. When uploading transcripts please ensure they are NOT encrypted secured or password-protected or they will be rejected by the system. EQUIVALENCY INFORMATIONApplicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the Districts Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors academic preparation andor experience that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications for this position. Applications for equivalency are required if degrees are not in exact discipline required.The Equivalency Application is included in the online application as an OPTIONAL form to complete. ONLY complete the Request for Equivalency application if degree does not match disciplines stated in the Minimum Qualifications. List accurately and completely the courses taken that match requirements of the required degree. Do NOT attach documents such as course evaluations. For assistance contactOffice of Human Resources Attn Recruitment14000 Fruitvale Ave Saratoga CA 95070Phone 408 741-2174 Fax 408 741-2564Email careerswvm.edu Selection Process SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview. Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate. Applications will remain in our online system for 1 year. Each year part-time pools will be refreshed and applicants will be notified of the opportunity to re-submit application. Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated. The district reserves the right to contact former current the most recent employers and others to investigate past employment records of applicants. Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest heshe is authorized to work in the United States. Prior to employment the selected candidate must submit official transcripts. The district does not provide visa sponsorship. EEO STATEMENTWest Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification race color national origin religion age sex physical disability mental disability ancestry sexual orientation language accent citizenship status transgender status parental status marital status economic status veteran status and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Special Instructions to the Applicant Posting Detail Information Posting Number FY1415-038POOL Open Date 04302024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk . Please identify your individual and group professional counseling skills and highlight your counseling experience in each of the following areas a. Transfer b. EducationalAcademic c. Career d. Teaching e. Support Programs Open Ended Question Suppose you were counseling a student and realized that the student was having difficulty understanding you because of hisher limited English ability. How would you handle the situation Open Ended Question Please discuss 2-3 challenges you feel students face in trying to obtain a degree certificate or transfer to a 4-year institution. How do you see this position addressing these challenges. Open Ended Question Applicant Documents Required Documents ResumeCV Transcripts Optional Documents Additional Transcripts Other Related Licenses or Certificates Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 1 Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 2