Job Details

Los Angeles Community College District
  • Position Number: 5786193
  • Location: Los Angeles, CA
  • Position Type: Business - Accounting


Consulting Instructor - Director of DSPS, Limited

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Los Angeles Mission College

Announces an opening for the position of

Consulting Instructor - Director, Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS)

This position is open to regular and contract faculty members only.

1 FTE D Basis

CLOSING DATE: November 17, 2024

Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) announces an opening for Consulting Instructor, Director, Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS). Interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications and possess the required experience are invited to apply.

Introduction

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) announces an opening for Consulting Instructor, DSPS at LAMC, a two-year community college that serves more than 11,000 students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. The College is one of nine in the Los Angeles Community College District. Founded in 1975, LAMC is located in Sylmar and has strong historical ties to the neighboring communities of San Fernando, Pacoima, Mission Hills, North Hills, Panorama City and Granada Hills. In recent years, the institution's enrollment base has expanded to include many of the communities throughout the greater-San Fernando Valley, as well as Canyon Country and Santa Clarita. The College provides excellent transfer, basic skills, transitional, and career education programs. Committed to student success, Los Angeles Mission College works closely with local secondary institutions to assist high school students in their transition to higher education and maintains strong ties to the business community by providing highly-respected job training programs that directly meet the workforce needs of local and regional employers. LAMC prides itself on its commitment to equity, its institutional culture of collegiality and innovation, its globalization of curricula, and its inclusion of the community in its programming. Student-focused, motivated, and dynamic individuals who possess the required training, work experience and commitment to LAMC's mission and values are invited to submit applications.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services or designee, the Consulting Instructor - DSPS provides organizational leadership and management for DSPS, including the selection of faculty and staff, training of college personnel relative to the unique needs of students with disabilities, and fulfills the role of director in charge of DSPS with responsibility for ensuring compliance with all federal and state guidelines related to services/accommodations for student with disabilities. The anticipated start date is January 2, 2025.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet State minimum qualification as listed below:
  1. A degree from an accredited college or university that allows the individual to teach any discipline offered at any campus of the Los Angeles Community College District.
  2. Sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
  3. Title V requirements for supervision of a DSPS program. (See list of requirements below)

TITLE V REQUIREMENTS FOR SUPERVISION OF A DSPS PROGRAM: Title V, Chapter 7, subchapter 1, Disabled Students Programs and Services, Section 56048 (b) Staffing: the designated Director (Coordinator) must meet the minimum qualifications for a DSPS counselor or instructor as set forth in Section 53414 (a) through (d) or meet the minimum qualifications for an educational administrator as set forth in Section 53420 and in addition have two years full-time experience or equivalent within the last four years in one or more of the following fields:

1) 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 learning;

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, public agencies, government, the military, or private social welfare organizations, in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively related to persons with disabilities.

Eligibility

A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant's expense prior to employment.

Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Provides organizational leadership and day-to-day management of DSPS, which includes assisting in the coordination of the day-to-day operations of the DSPS office, participation in the selection of faculty, and training of college personnel relative to the unique needs of students with disabilities.
  2. Supervises and evaluates classified staff in coordination with the Area Dean.
  3. Serves as director responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal and state guidelines related to accommodations for students with disabilities.
  4. Develops, and oversees all aspects of the program budget for the college; prepares mandatory fiscal reports for the State Chancellor's Office.
  5. Maintains liaison with the Department of Rehabilitation, Veterans Administration, and other agencies providing education and services for individuals with disabilities.
  6. Conducts program reviews, prepares annual program plans, and monitors attainment of goals integrated with institutional priorities for DSPS. Prepares reports as required by college, district, state, and federal agencies within areas of responsibility.
  7. Has responsibility for the implementation of the DSPS Service Area Outcomes.
  8. Acts as liaison for DSPS on district and state-wide committees.
  9. Serves on college committees as assigned.
  10. Represents the Vice President of Student Services as requested.
  11. Works evenings as needed.
  12. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Desired Qualifications

1. Experience with learning disabilities assessment; familiarity with or training in the Learning Disabilities Eligibility and Services Model (LDESM).

2. Licensed as a mental health practitioner in either: Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT); Social Work (LCSW) or Psychology (Psy.D. or Ph.D.).

3. Experience working with educational programs for individuals with disabilities.

4. Embodies personal characteristics that are necessary for working with students, employees, and the public in an administrative capacity, including wholesome personality, stability, good judgment, tact, team spirit, and ability to cooperate with co-workers.

5. Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices at the community college level, including a commitment to shared governance, consensus building, and team approach to management.

6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and demonstrated ability to produce significant reports/documents.

7. Fluency in American Sign Language is desirable.

8. Evidence of ability to be creative/innovative in administering programs and services.

9. Experience working as part of a College Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) or the equivalent.

10. Demonstrated experience in successful grant writing.

11. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff and students.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range is $97,716 - $174,432 commensurate with academic preparation and experience for new employees. The doctoral differential is $471 per month. The LACCD provides fringe benefits including a choice of dental and medical plans, voluntary life insurance, income protection insurance and vision care.

Application and Evaluation Procedure

Applicants will be required to file the application electronically at: https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to apply for this position. For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

Applicants must submit all of the following:
  • A completed LACCD application.
  • A current resume or Curriculum Vitae.
  • A detailed letter of interest, not to exceed three pages, addressing how the candidate meets the minimum and desired qualifications for the position.
  • Three professional references including the name, position, title, contact information and relationship to the applicant.
  • A one-page response to the following question:

"As the Consulting Instructor for DSPS in the Student Services division, how will you contribute to equitable student access throughout the College?"
  • Copies of transcripts for ALL degrees (official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview). Transcripts from foreign institutions must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by the California Commission on Teaching:

https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/commission-approved-foreign-transcript-evaluating-agencies



The completed application package must be submitted no later than November 17, 2024 to be considered. All materials submitted become the property of the LACCD. (Application materials may not be submitted by Fax, e-mail, or U.S. Mail). Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Immediate filing is recommended. The position is contingent upon available funding. LAMC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding the advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

For additional information about this position, please call Acting Vice President of Student Services, Dr. Laura Cantu at (818) 364-7632 or email hiring-ss@lamission.edu.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The Los Angeles Community College District considers all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, sexual orientation or veteran status (LACCD Board Rule 101301 and Title IX, Section 504-Employer).

Los Angeles Mission College is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer


To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=1968







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