Part-Time Higher Aspirations Juvenile Justice Counselor Pool

Part-Time Higher Aspirations Juvenile Justice Counselor Pool

Salary

$78.48 - $105.19 Hourly

Location

Gilroy Campus

Job Type

Part-Time Faculty

Job Number

202500130

Department

Higher Aspirations

Opening Date

07/07/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

GC

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Definition

(PART-TIME NOT TO EXCEED 67% OF A FULL-TIME LOAD)

Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule

Starting Salary Range:

Lecture: $78.48 - $105.19

Lab: $68.52 - $73.57*

• Salary placement determined by documented education and experience

THE POSITION:

Are you interested in creating an exceptional educational environment for students who are part of a dynamic, inclusive community? If you see yourself as a professional who empowers students of diverse backgrounds to reach their potential through innovative, structural change, we invite you to apply for the Higher Aspirations Juvenile Justice Adjunct Counselor. At Gavilan College, we welcome your commitment to fostering a learning environment where resources are devoted to developing opportunities for students to break barriers and thrive as scholars and community members.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Basic Needs & Success, the Higher Aspirations Juvenile Justice Adjunct Counselor will provide a wide range of program counseling, and support services to current and formerly incarcerated students. This position will provide specialized support using a trauma-informed, case-management approach to supporting current and formerly incarcerated students. Perform core counseling functions: academic, career, and personal counseling as well as crisis intervention and outreach. This position will require a flexible schedule that may include summer, evening, weekend, on- and off-campus assignments.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position is an equity-minded individual who understands the importance of creating opportunities for students who have been historically underserved, particularly in the currently or formerly incarcerated community. Gavilan seeks candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and who strive to reframe inequities as a problem of practice. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to student-centered teaching practices, effective cross campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, and purposeful service to the community and embraces the role of an educator who is continually learning second chance pedagogy and adapting to the needs of a diverse student population.

Essential Duties

The Higher Aspirations Juvenile Justice Adjunct Counselor is responsible for providing delivery of core counseling services which will occur both on-campus and off-campus in multiple ways: in-person, on-line/virtual, individual and group meetings.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide personal, career, and educational counseling to current and formerly incarcerated youth and young adults.
• Conduct outreach activities, assist current and formerly incarcerated individuals with verifying eligibility for services and matriculating into the college
• Establish a rapport with students; monitor and track students academic progress to ensure attainment of educational goal.
• Maintain contact with students throughout their enrollment; and use an early alert system to ensure student persistence and success.
• In collaboration with the college administration, EOPS, CalWORKs/Fresh Success, NextUp and other counselors, implement effective retention and engagement efforts to support the success of formerly incarcerated students.
• Address the counseling and advising needs of students; Prepare multi-year academic plans for graduation and transfer.
• This position may teach counseling, career, and orientation courses related to the assignment as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned. Standard duties expected of all faculty include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, service on district and/or college committees, and performing other duties consistent with the role of faculty.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience

ILLUSTRATIVE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling from an accredited college or university

OR

• The equivalent

AND

• 1) Have completed a minimum of nine semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages.

OR

• 2) Have completed six semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages

AND

• Two (2) years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or academic disadvantages.

Ability to:

• Work with students who have been impacted by incarceration, trauma, and abuse.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and facilitation skills both in-person and online/virtually.
• Collaborate with other departments to facilitate student support services.

Experience/Knowledge of:

• Challenges experienced by incarceration and trauma-informed communication practices.
• Experience conducting academic and personal development opportunities and activities specific to the needs of formerly incarcerated youth and young adults.
• Policies and procedures related to juvenile halls, probation camps, secure youth treatment facilities, and probation systems for youth.
• Programs and services from which formerly incarcerated students can receive assistance.
• Principles of student engagement, development, and retention.
• Knowledge of and experience in consensus building within a diverse educational environment.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please submit ONLY the following items directly through our Career Opportunities page at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gavilan:

• Online application (all sections are required to be completed).

• Two-page cover letter demonstrating how your background, experience, and future goals as an educator embody the ideal candidate statement on the job announcement.

• In crafting your cover letter, we strongly encourage you to respond to the prompt authentically and personally.

• Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired for the position)

All materials listed above are required for full consideration. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed and will be removed from the applicant pool.

We value your unique experiences, knowledge, and expertise and encourage you to use your authentic, personal voice throughout the Gavilan College application process.

Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications must submit a Supplemental Application for Equivalency: https://www.gavilan.edu/jobs/apps/Supp_App_Equiv_Det.pdf(Download PDF reader)

NON-DISCRIMINATION: Gavilan College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/Title IX/Employer of Disabled, committed to hiring a diverse staff. All qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or marital status are encouraged to apply. If you have a verifiable disability and require accommodation to complete an application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (408) 852-2823

APPLICATION PROCESS:

You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! After viewing the Job Description, click the Apply tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can upload it from a saved document on your computer, or manually enter your personal information.

Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications will be rejected if incomplete.

Please be aware, the District does not reimburse for expenses related to the recruitment process.

All applicants for faculty and academic administrator positions must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, published by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions. Applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency by submitting the Supplemental Application for Equivalency.

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS

For positions requiring a degree, all foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Note: Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S.

For technical assistance, please contact NEOEDs Applicant Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com if your needing help with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

• Effective January 1, 2024, a part-time faculty member shall be eligible for the same District-sponsored medical insurance coverage provided to full-time faculty and district contribution at the current maximum annual contribution amount.
• In order to be eligible, part-time faculty members must meet one of the following criteria as defined in Ed. Code section 87861. The District and GCFA understand the current eligibility requirements to be the following:
• The part-time faculty member has a semester assignment at Gavilan College as part-time faculty equal to or greater than forty percent (40%) of a full-time District teaching assignment.
• The part-time faculty member must not be receiving health insurance coverage from another employer either directly, as a spouse, a domestic partner, or as a dependent.

More information regarding part-time faculty benefits can be found on our Gavilan College website.

01

Do you have Masters degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling from an accredited college or university OR the equivalent AND 1) Have completed a minimum of nine semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages. OR 2) Have completed six semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages AND Two (2) years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or academic disadvantages.

• Yes
• No

02

If you do NOT meet the minimum qualifications as stated and would like consideration based on a combination of education and experience, you are required to attach an equivalency application that describes how the combination of your education and experience qualify you for this position.

• I meet the minimum qualifications listed within the job posting and do not need to attach an application for equivalency.
• Yes, I attached my equivalency application for consideration, in addition to the required documents for the Equivalency Committee to review.
• No, I did not attach my equivalency application which would prevent me from being considered for the position

03

Describe your commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism and how your experiences have prepared you to advance our Districts and states commitment to these values.

04

I have read and understand that all required attachments must be included with my online application and submitted by the close date and time in order to move forward in the recruitment process. I understand that I will be disqualified from the recruitment process if all required documents are not submitted (with this application) by the close date and time. I understand that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter in lieu of completing any portion of the application, my application is incomplete and will not be considered for this examination, and my application will not be further processed. This statement applies to all applicants, including current Gavilan College employees. I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered, and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed. I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

• Yes
• No

05

I understand that I must provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and if selected for interview, I will be email notified to self-schedule my interview.

• Yes
• No

06

I understand that recruitment-related notifications may be sent to my email account's junk or spam folder. It is my responsibility to monitor these folders after the position's closing date to ensure I do not miss any communications regarding the status of my application or interview scheduling.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Gavilan College (CA)

Address 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.

Gilroy, California, 95020

Website https://www.gavilan.edu