FULLTIME COUNSELOR - DISABLED STUDENTS PROGRAM AND SERVICES (12-month)

(Contingent Upon Funding)

SPECIAL RESOURCE CENTER/HALTH SCIENCES & ATHLETICS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Specialized counseling position assigned to assist students who have learning, developmental, physical, visual, hearing, psychological and other disabilities. Duties include: academic, personal, vocational and some group counseling using student medical/academic records and computerized information systems; conducting student orientations; developing educational plans with students; career planning for undecided students; counseling students on probation/dismissal status; facilitating outreach/recruitment and program planning activities. Serve as a matriculation/retention agent and work collaboratively with four disability specialists to develop recommendations for academic/vocational goals and accommodations with students with disabilities. Identify and recommend reasonable accommodations to students with psychological and developmental disabilities. Conduct community liaison activities with the Department of Rehabilitation, business and industry, and other agencies. Participate in full-time faculty responsibilities including committee and meeting assignments, curriculum development and student activities. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling; OR Master’s degree in special education with twenty-four (24) or more semester units in upper division or graduate level coursework in counseling, guidance, student personnel, psychology, or social work; OR Master’s degree in counseling, guidance, student personnel, psychology, career development, or social welfare AND either twelve (12) or more semester units in upper division or graduate level coursework specifically in counseling or rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities, or two years of full-time experience, or the equivalent in one or more of the following: (a)counseling or guidance for students with disabilities; or (b) counseling and /or guidance in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities of the position were predominately or exclusively for persons with disabilities; OR Hold a valid California Community College DSP&S counselor credential. AND Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of college students, and of individuals with disabilities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of full-time experience, within the past four years, providing counseling and/or guidance to persons with disabilities, preferably in a California community college. Knowledge in the administration and interpretation of a broad range of aptitude, ability, career, and educational diagnostic tests used with the disabled population. Ability to effectively communicate using American Sign Language. Working knowledge of disability and ability to provide goal directed academic/vocational/career/rehabilitation counseling. Ability to effectively utilize computerized word-processing, information systems, and internet. Ability to work collaboratively with others. Provide leadership in areas of student intervention strategies and work with academically challenged students.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Contract shall be for full-time, tenure-track, 12 month assignment for the 2004 fall semester, beginning August 26, 2004.Position may include evening and/or weekend duties. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), transcripts, fingerprint results, and tuberculosis examination as required. Candidates selected for employment will be required to provide verification of work authorization in the form of a passport, valid driver's license, or other equivalent identification, and social security card.

SALARY Starting salary ranges from $64,307 - $88,332 depending on education and experience. Excellent fringe benefits included.

TO APPLY For a District application, call (310) 660-3474 or (310) 660-3809. Applicants with disabilities who require special accommodations must contact Human Resources a minimum of five (5) working days prior to final filing date. An applicant must submit the following to: Human Resources, El Camino College, Administration Bldg., Room 217, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA90506 by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.

1)Completed El Camino College application form.

2)Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications.

3)Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.

4)Photocopies of all pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.)

5)Evidence of a valid community college credential, if applicant holds one, must also be submitted.

6)Three letters of recommendation addressing relevant experience and abilities, or placement file is highly desirable.

Official transcripts must be provided prior to final selection. Application packets not containing a completed application form, resume, and copies of pertinent transcripts will not receive consideration. All materials included in your application packet become District property, and will not be returned or copied. NO FAXES OR E-MAILS WILL BE ACCEPTED. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE HONORED.

The campus will be closed on February 13th and 16th, 2004.

ISSUE DATE: January 27, 2004 CLOSING DATE: April 2, 2004

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