Full Time Counselor (Access)

Victor Valley College

Job Location:

Victorville, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 67886 - 142425

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Basic Functions

FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 19 2026

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT

VOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST 7 WORKING DAYS (FULL TIME FACULTY ONLY) MAY 4 2026 AT 5:00 PM

10-MONTH TENURE TRACK POSITION

COMPENSATION:
Initial salary placement ranges from $67886 to $106308 based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142425.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS- Comprehensive benefit package which includes:

District paid medical dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
District paid $50000 life insurance policy for the employee.
Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.

CARING CAMPUS
Victor Valley College is a Caring Campus institution we are committed to improving student retention and success through intentional welcoming practices across our college community. Employees at Victor Valley College foster connection belonging and student-centered support from the first point of contact. This includes practicing behaviors such as the 10-foot rule offering warm referrals wearing nametags and maintaining cross-department awareness to ensure students feel seen supported and valued. We cultivate a collaborative culture-focused environment where every manager faculty and staff member plays an active role in advancing student persistence and completion.

Representative Duties

Provide professional academic/vocational personal and disability-related counseling.

Verify studenteligibilityfor ACCESSprogramsandservices. Identify functional limitations.

Determine reasonable accommodations.

Develop individual education plans.

Provide and document appropriate services.

Refer students to other appropriate services.

Work with appropriate personnel in meetings the federal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act 504 regulations Title 5 guidelines governing the implementation of AB77 and all other laws that pertain to access for persons with disabilities in higher education.

Maintain liaison with appropriate community agencies.

Participate in program curriculum and staff development activities and serve on area and college-wide committees as necessary to support and enrich the instructional program and service areas.

Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of students and colleagues.

Promote the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methodologies.

Provide critical feedback on all assignments.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimum qualifications for service as a community college counselor of students with disabilities shall be satisfied by meeting one of the following requirements;

Masters degree in rehabilitation counseling ORMasters degree in counseling guidance counseling student personnel clinical or counseling psychology education counseling social work career development marriage and family therapy marriage family and child counseling or a Bachelors degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage family and child counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); and either fifteen or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically related to people with disabilities or completion of six semester units or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses in a postsecondary Disabled Students Programs and Services (ACCESS) Program or in a program dealing predominantly or exclusively with people with disabilities or two years of fulltime experience or the equivalent in one or more of the following;

(A) Counseling for students with disabilities; or
(B) Counseling in industry government public agencies military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively for persons with disabilities or the equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
LD (Learning Disability) Certification and/or experience in administering and interpreting LD tests.

Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

We will be using the guidelines set by the Academic Affairs Division of the Chancellors Office California Community Colleges. See their website for the most current minimum qualifications for faculty in California Community Colleges. The Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook can be viewed at: specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Office classroom lab and/or on-line environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day weekend and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGEOF:

Knowledge of federal and state laws regulations and guidance related to access and disability services in higher education including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and applicable Title 5 ACCESS regulations and guidelines.
Knowledge of fostering inclusive environments for student learning.
Knowledge of integrating accessible practices into course design and teaching strategies.
Knowledge and ability to teach and support students across multiple modalities including online hybrid remote HyFlex and correspondence while maintaining engagement and accessibility.
Knowledge of developing course syllabi.
Knowledge of Canvas.
Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with all third-party accrediting bodies by keeping required credentials certifications and regulatory standards current when applicable.
Knowledge of disability categories and functional limitations and the interactive process used to determine appropriate academic adjustments auxiliary aids/services and reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge of ACCESS eligibility documentation standards intake and interactive interview practices.
Knowledge of counseling theories and practices applicable to academic vocational/career personal and disability-related counseling for community college students.
Knowledge of learning disability assessment principles; ability to interpret learning disability testing instruments when assigned and qualified.
Knowledge of assistive technology alternate media and common classroom/testing accommodations including how accommodations are implemented in in-person and online learning environments.
Knowledge of community and campus resources (e.g. mental health social services vocational rehabilitation independent living and community agencies) and effective referral practices.
Knowledge of equity-minded trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices that support students from diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds.

ABILITY TO:

Ability to collaborate with others on projects for the department/college/community.
Ability to balance counseling schedule teaching schedule mentor students and work on projects for the department/college/community.
Ability to develop and provide instructional curriculum that demonstrates innovation and full inclusion with specific attention to diversity.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility while operating effectively in an environment of change.
Ability to work with others etc.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students faculty staff administrators and community partners using clear respectful and accessible language (oral and written).
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in accordance with FERPAHIPPA ethical counseling standards and district/college policies and procedures.
Ability to collaborate with instructional and support areas to facilitate access provide consultation on accommodations and support compliance with disability-related requirements.
Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation prepare reports as required and use counseling/ACCESS information systems and standard office software.
Ability to organize and manage a counseling caseload prioritize competing demands meet deadlines and follow through on student service plans and program responsibilities.
Ability to develop and deliver workshops presentations orientations and/or instructional content related to ACCESS services academic success and student support strategies as assigned.
Ability to participate in program planning curriculum and staff development.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
VISA
Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.

NEPOSTISM POLICY
Victor Valley College is committed to fair hiring practices. We prohibit the employment of relatives or domestic partners as defined by Family Code Section 297 et the same department in accordance with Board Policy 7310.

To be considered a candidate for this position all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date however if a file is not complete by the First Review Date the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property will not be returned and will not be copied.

All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application.
If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application that applicant will be disqualified.

Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.

Please note communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process will typically be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to assist with completing an application please contact the Human Resources Department before the listed closing date at extension 2500 or by email at.

You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at School SchoolJobs with your username and password.

A complete file consists of all of the following:
1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form
2. A letter expressing interest in the position
3. A current resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework. NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited institution. It is the responsibility of the candidate to include U.S. evaluations of non-U.S. transcripts with their application. Link to - State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitmentactivities that are intentional professional development opportunities that are meaningful and instructional processesthat support the goals of equal opportunity equity and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class race color national origin disability (mentaland physical including HIV/AIDS cancer and genetic characteristics) ancestry sex/gender (includes pregnancychildbirth breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression sexual orientationreligion (includes religious dress and grooming practices) age (over 40) marital status medical condition (geneticcharacteristics cancer or a record or history of cancer) military or veteran status and genetic information.

Basic FunctionsFIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 19 2026FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPTVOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST 7 WORKING DAYS (FULL TIME FACULTY ONLY) MAY 4 2026 AT 5:00 PM10-MONTH TENURE TRACK POSITIONCOMPENSATION:Initial salary placem...