Adjunct Learning Disability Specialist Non-Instructional Pool

Description

Under the general supervision of the Division Dean, the adjunct is responsible for the provision of assessment for CalWORKs participants referred by San Joaquin County Human Services Agency for learning disability evaluation. The focus of this position is to administer and interpret cognitive assessment with the purpose of identifying whether a client is considered learning disabled as defined by the CalWORKs Guidelines and / or the California Community College's Title V regulations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Administer cognitive and achievement assessment, such as Woodcock Johnson IV (WJ ACH IV) (WJ Cog IV), or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale IV (WAIS IV) Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition (WIAT-4), and Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition (KTEA-3)

Score and interpret assessment findings.

Identify whether participant qualifies as an individual with a learning disability as defined by CalWORKs guidelines or section 56036 of the California Community College's Title V regulations.

Evaluate client's areas of strengths and weaknesses.

Discuss assessment findings with CalWORKs participant and provide recommendations for appropriate accommodations.

Provide detailed assessment report to the participant and San Joaquin County Human Services Agency, which includes the participants' background, developmental history, and barriers to employment. Assessment report also will specify work-experience, short-term vocational training, education, or other activities which match participants' goals, skills, and abilities.

Maintain assessment records for completed assessment services.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Training :

Ability to :

Work effectively to provide support to CalWORKs participants with a suspected learning disability.

Ability to apply technology for the purpose of assessment, record keeping, and interpretation.

Communicate effectively in writing.

Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Work independently with minimal supervision.

Work evenings and Saturdays.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Supplemental Information

Applicants in this pool will remain active for one year. After one year, applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

NOTES :

Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and / or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees / minimum qualifications listed above.

If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter.

Per AP 4115 State Authorization, Distance Education - Effective July 1, 2014, faculty members residing out of state will not be assigned to teach internet courses.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit :

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Interest

Unofficial or Official Transcripts from College / University

NOTES :

Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.

Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.

Applicants, including current San Joaquin Delta College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.

Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.

Individuals who have completed college or university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.

A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications and / or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators.