Learning Disabilities Specialist, Learning Skills - Associate Instructor

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Learning Disabilities Specialist, Learning Skills - Associate Instructor Apply  Job Details Learning Disabilities Specialist, Learning Skills - Associate Instructor Employer Cabrillo College Salary $1,375.50 - $2,111.25 Monthly Location 6500 Soquel Drive, 95003, Aptos, CA Closing Date Continuous Learning Disabilities Specialist, Learning Skills - Associate Instructor Cabrillo College Salary: See Position Description Job Type: Associate (Part-time) Job Number: 2023-01626 Closing: 12/15/2023 11:59 PM Pacific Location: Aptos, CA Department: Accessibility Support Center Employment Opportunity Cabrillo College is accepting applications in order to fill temporary, part-time faculty assignment(s) during 2023 Fall Semester and to establish an eligibility pool for positions that may become available beginning 2024 Spring Semester. This associate position is open for application submission through the deadline date as noted above OR until the position has been filled. PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for the first batch of applications to be reviewed is Monday, October 9th, with anticipated interviews in Mid-November, applications will continue to be accepted thereafter until the position is filled. We need YOU! Cabrillo College is looking for Faculty to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Come join our team, valuing high-level and innovative instruction, support services, a welcoming environment, and helping to change the world one student at a time! The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 11,500+ students per term, including Latina/o/x (46.82%), Multi-Ethnic (5.14%), Asian (2.53%), African American (1.08%), Filipino (0.79%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (0.30%), and Pacific Islander (0.16%) as of Fall 2021. At Cabrillo, 56.66% of students are students of color and 54.91% are economically disadvantaged. In 2006, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. About the College: Situated on Monterey Bay in the county of Santa Cruz, California, Cabrillo College is highly regarded for its success of transfer and career education, and currently serves over 11,400 students each semester. Cabrillo College transfers many of its students to three nearby universities - the University of California at Santa Cruz, San Jose State University, and California State University at Monterey Bay. Cabrillo's career education is closely connected to the nearby agricultural and farming industries as well as the Silicon Valley business environment. Faculty at Cabrillo College actively participate in curriculum development, program planning, and serve on participatory governance committees. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its diverse student body and community. Examples of Duties • Conduct learning disability evaluations in accordance with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) Learning Disabilities Eligibility and Services Model (LDESM), including administration of WAIS-IV and/or WJ-IV cognitive assessments AND WIAT-III and/or WJ-IV achievement assessments, scoring, interpretation, and explanation of results to students • Provide instruction and guidance to students in understanding learning disabilities and implementing study strategies that may facilitate improvements in academic achievement • Participate in professional development activities required to maintain up-to-date knowledge and clinical expertise in the administration of new and revised cognitive and achievement assessment instruments and their implementation in the LDESM model • Provide the student population with verifiable learning and other disabilities with disability counseling including: disability assessment, development of an Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP), arranging disability-related services, and coordination of accommodations with instructors • Facilitate referrals to other campus and community resources and/or programs. • Provide guidance and professional development for administrators, staff and faculty on Americans with Disabilities Act, as Amended (ADAAA), requirements and student disabilities • Participate in participatory governance committees, processes, and initiatives such as Guided Pathways • Maintain timely and accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress • Cooperate with and participate as may be required in District investigations and/or student grievance matters of alleged unlawful harassment, discr

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