Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) Adjunct Counselor Pool

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round for assignmentsbased on college needs.

This pool is open continuously and refreshed every two years in May. Applicants in this pool will remain active until the pool is refreshed and will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: counseling services and/or teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

The assignment may include instructing classes which could result in a Counselor/Instructional split assignment.

Position Salary Information:

The assignment may include but is not limited to:

• Providing academic career personal and multi-cultural counseling and disability related counseling services to students with disabilities both individually and in groups.
• Offering crisis intervention and referrals to appropriate support services for students experiencing mental health or other personal challenges.
• Providing individual and group counseling to assist students in making decisions regarding associate degrees of transfer transfer and career/occupational goals.
• Using current technology to provide counseling services to students attending the college through distance education programs.
• Working with four-year colleges and universities to assist students in a smooth transition to those institutions.
• Conducting intakes to verify students disability through observation and/or analysis of disability documentation and determine eligibility for disability services.
• Identifying students educational limitations and needs to determine appropriate accommodations strategies auxiliary aids and services.
• Developing and maintaining an Academic Accommodations Plan (AAP) for each eligible student to authorize specific services and reasonable accommodations.
• Developing an individualized Integrated Student Educational Plan (ISEP) for each eligible student and monitor students academic progress.
• Referring students to and coordinating with campus services and community agencies to ensure students receive appropriate services.
• Collaborating with students faculty and staff to develop and implement accommodation plans tailored to students individual needs.
• Advocating for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to educational opportunities and resources.
• Providing training and support to faculty and staff on accommodating students with disabilities and creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Staying informed about laws regulations and best practices related to disability services in higher education.
• Using current technology preparing and maintaining accurate records/case notes relaying pertinent information to college personnel as needed and respecting the confidentiality of such records as required by law.
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

1. Have a masters 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 student personnel ORa bachelors degree in one of the listed degrees ANDa possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have at least 15 semester units in upper division or graduate level course work related to people with disabilities ORcompletion of six (6) semester units ORthe equivalent of a graduate level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses in post-secondary Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) program or in a program dealing predominantly or exclusively with people with disabilities OR two (2) years of full-time experience or the equivalent in one or more of the following;

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

1. Los Rios Community College District Application

2. Letter of Interest

3. ResumeorCurriculum Vitae

4. Unofficial Transcripts from College/University and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)

5. Equivalency Determination Request Form(if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)
6. Copy ofMarriage and Family Therapist (MFT) license (if using to meet minimum qualifications)

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Degree titlesmustmatch the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• If the degree title differs or if it contains added missing or rearranged words applicantsmustsubmit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
  • Example: If a masters in Psychology is required but your transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications an Equivalency Determination Request Formmustbe submit.
• Previously granted equivalenciesmustbe attached for verification. Email for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements:

• Transcriptsmustbe from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcript evaluationsmustbe issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
• Transcriptsmustclearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g. a bachelors and a masters) transcripts foreachdegreemustbe included.
• Transcriptsmustshow the degree title and indicate whether each degree iscompletedorin progress.
• If the degree is in progress the applicationmuststate the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

Additional Instructions:

• Only information listed on theapplicationandtranscriptswill be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating see resumewill be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentationwill be disqualified.