Disabled Students Programs and Services

Description

Glendale Community College seeks individuals who are equity-minded leaders, committed to student success and closing equity gaps, to apply for its Full-Time Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Counselor position. GCC seeks instructors who value placing our students at the center of everything we do, including mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative learning environment. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college.

GCC is committed to hiring a faculty member who exemplifies equity-focused behaviors such as :

• encouraging positive race-consciousness and embracing of human differences;
• strategically building support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities;
• promoting the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; and
• supporting institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments.

The successful candidate will join a college dedicated to the students it serves. We are proud to be a designated Hispanic­ Serving Institution (HSI). We serve students from abroad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations, and we actively work to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. We especially encourage individuals who bring perspectives from lived experiences that our students from underrepresented groups at GCC will connect to and uniquely benefit from in their learning journey at our college.

This is a full-time, tenure track, 10 month-per-year DSPS Counselor assignment in the Disabled Students Programs and Services Division. Counseling faculty work thirty-five hours per week. Members of the full-time faculty are expected to devote as much time as necessary to perform the professional responsibilities of the position. Participation in professional activities, curriculum development, and campus committees is expected. The assignment may include onsite, online and hybrid and evening and / or Saturday hours.

The DSPS Counselor will provide specialized academic, vocational / career and personal counseling services to a heterogeneous caseload of adult students with disabilities. Additional responsibilities include : community recruitment, advisement, instruction, and development of student educational plans. The DSPS Counselor will be assigned to work in the Center for Students with Disabilities.

Start Date :  Fall 2025

Examples of Duties

Provide specialized educational, career and personal counseling support and referrals for a diverse caseload of students with disabilities regarding goal completion, basic skills, probation, financial assistance, and how to succeed in college.

Maintain records and students' educational plans and contracts.

Assist in the collection and analysis of relevant educational / functional limitations social, personal and vocational information for each student.

Performs a variety of counseling functions and activities pertaining to the operation of the Program.

Provides educational, career, and personal counseling support and referrals for a diverse student body regarding goal completion, basic skills, probation, financial assistance and how to succeed in college.

Implements services to meet the needs of students including online, drop-in, group and learning community counseling.

Assists students in interpreting certificate, associate degree, and transfer-related requirements in written and computerized format.

Assists students in assessing, planning, and implementing their immediate and long-range goals.

Assists students in assessing their aptitudes, abilities, and interests and advising them regarding current and future employment trends.

Develops and teaches a variety of Student Development courses online and / or in classroom and workshops such as Orientation, Advisement, Career Planning, Goal Selection, Study Skills, Test Taking Techniques, and Note-Taking.

Conducts group counseling sessions for a variety of student populations.

Contributes to innovation in counseling services by working with instructional faculty to design student success programs and / or services.

Embedded liaison to instructional academic disciplines as directed by the Division Chair of Student Services.

Participates in assessing Student Learning Outcomes, Program Learning Outcomes, and Program Reviews.

Keep accurate and appropriate records in accordance with the district and departmental policies and procedures.

Participate in campus governance and professional activities (, committees, scheduling, leadership positions, faculty meetings, etc.).

Participate in staff development and continuing education activities that are designed to maintain and develop currency in the field, pedagogy (for traditional and online teaching and learning), and student support strategies, especially as they relate to student equity initiatives.

Work to achieve the college's Institutional, Program, and Student Learning Outcomes in support of Glendale Community College's Mission Statement.

Maintain regular posted office hours and be accessible to students.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.

Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Performs other counseling-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent in rehabilitation counseling OR

Master's degree in special education, AND 24 or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work 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 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 : counseling or guidance for students with disabilities or counseling and / or guidance in industry, government, public agency, military or private social welfare organizations n which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively for persons with disabilities.

Desirable Qualifications :

Learning Disability Eligibility Service Model (LDESM) certification.

At least two years of recent experience, within the last three years, counseling individuals with disabilities in a secondary or postsecondary academic setting.

Experience using a learning management system (LMS).

Experience in curriculum development.

Knowledge about or experience working with students who are underrepresented in higher academia, with the goal of reducing equity gaps.

Counseling experience that reflects culturally responsive counseling practices.

Additional Information

Starting salary is from $70,667 to $97,835 per year depending upon education and experience. Step placement within the appropriate column is determined by Article VIII of the Glendale College Guild, Local 2276, Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additionally, information regarding health and welfare benefits may be found in Article XI.

Application Process

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered :

Position is open until filled. First review date : June 27, 2025

Applications received after the first review date may or may not be advanced in the process for further consideration. Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by the first review date of  June 27, 2025 .

Applications with incomplete information ( statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered. Additional documents not requested in the announcement will not be reviewed.

If selected, first round interview dates are proposed for July 2025. If selected, final interview date is proposed for July / August 2025.

Travel Reimbursement

Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to request partial reimbursement of travel expenses. Please contact the office of Human Resources for more information.

Position Funding

This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and / or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

GCCD is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. GCCD recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

GCCD is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law. To find out more about GCCD, please visit our website at ;

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform Human Resources.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Glendale Community College District.