Learning Disabilities Specialist - Oakland, United States - Peralta Community College District

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Job Title Learning Disabilities Specialist - Merritt College Time Base 1.0 FTE; 10 months Compensation $71,384. $96,412/yr - Initial salary placement is commensurate with experience and educational background. Position Type Academic Department Vice President of Instruction (651) City Oakland State CA Job Description Summary

This position is categorically funded. Continued employment is contingent upon refunding of the position.

Under general direction of the Vice President of Student Services and in cooperation with the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Coordinator, the Learning Disabilities Specialist is responsible for the operation of the Learning Skills Program at Merritt College.

The Learning Disabilities Specialist provides learning disabilities assessment, specialized instruction and coordination of support services for students with learning disabilities at the College.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provides assessment services to students with suspected learning disabilities, using the Learning Disabilities Eligibility Model of the California Community College Chancellor's Office.
May teach a range of skills development classes in the areas of reading, writing, math, and study skills.
Coordinates and/or provides services and accommodations to students with learning disabilities, as well as other cognitive disabilities such as attention deficit, psychiatric and other neurological disorders, as referred by SAS Counselors.
Establishes and maintains confidential records including referral information, assessments, and progress reports; and completes required State and Federal reports.
Selects and trains support staff including classified and student instructional assistants who work with students with learning disabilities.
Collaborates with other SAS personnel to research and evaluate instructional materials, which may Include assistive computer software and hardware appropriate for student with learning disabilities.
Serves as liaison and resource person for college personnel, local area high schools, Department of Rehabilitation, and community programs servicing students with learning disabilities.
Conducts ongoing needs assessments as it relates to services, instructional programs assistive devices, etc. that are pertinent to students with learning disabilities.
Assists with recruitment, outreach, and awareness training by conducting informational workshops about learning disabilities.
Conducts training workshops for College faculty and staff regarding learning disabilities, accommodation services and other learning disability issues.

Teaching schedule may include evening or weekend hours as part of contract assignment. Instructors are expected to use and keep abreast of advanced teaching methods, inducing the use of current und future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.

Provide class instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
Inform students via syllabi concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and personnel records, and submits them according to published deadlines.
Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and promptly returns them to students.
Post and maintain required office hours in accordance with the prevailing policy.
Participate in faculty discussions on curriculum, teachinglearning techniques and teaching materials.
Participate on departmental, divisional, and campus committees. Develop and revise courses in the discipline.

The Learning Disabilities Specialist is also responsible for providing a full professional service week that may include, but is not limited to, the following:

Teaching, teaching preparation, maintenance of office hours and student advising, and maintenance of student rosters, class records and grade completion in accordance with District policy and procedures;
Performing departmental duties such as program and curriculum development, evaluation and revision, and selecting appropriate instructional materials, and working with administrators and other faculty to develop a comprehensive precollegiate program;
Participation in professional activities such as departmental and campus committee work, faculty peer evaluations, staff meetings and participation in the governance structure of the College and district;
Pursuing professional growth activities to remain current In discipline and teaching methodology;
Performing professional outreach activities (e.g., work

g with administrators and other faculty, depending on need;

Performing other related duties as assigned by the College.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology or rehabilitation counseling;

AND
Fifteen (15) semester units of upper division or graduate