Position Title Disabled Students' Programs and Services Assistant Special Instructions to Applicants NOTE : New employees will be placed at the first step which is $59,268.00 per year, second step $62,268.00 per year or third step at $65,424.00 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $72,204.00 per year is reached on the salary schedule.
Yearly: $59,268.00 (step1) - $72,204.00 (step 5) This position supports working in both Brentwood Pittsburg campus locations.
Our Vision for Social Justice We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.
The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.
Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.
The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.
If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.
Recruitment Type: Open (Internal and External applicants) Location Brentwood Campus Posting Number 0002100 # of Openings 1 Range 54 Salary YEARLY: $59,268.00, step1 - $72,204.00, step 5 (see special instruction for initial step placement) Position Status Permanent Overtime Status Non-Exempt (eligible) Position Full-Time If temporary, employment duration: N/A # of Hours Scheduled Per Week 40 Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm ( BRT 140)
Shift Differential % N/A # of Months 12 Non-work Periods: N/A EEO Job Category Clerical/Secretarial Employee Group Classified Department L1070-DSP&S Program Position Definition To schedule and provide a variety of college services for disabled students; and to provide administrative support to assigned disabled student services program.
Distinguishing Characteristics Disabled Students' Programs and Services Aide - This classification requires some familiarity with the challenges of students with disabilities on a college campus. It is differentiated from the Disabled Students' Programs and Services Assistant in that it is less technically oriented and provides basic clerical support. Disabled Students' Programs and Services Assistant - Employees in this classification are expected to perform the full range of duties with minimal supervision and have more responsibility for administrative and secretarial tasks. Disabled Students' Programs and Services Coordinator- Employees in this classification independently perform program implementation and administration responsibilities and is distinguished from the Senior Disabled Students' Programs and Services Coordinator in that it is responsible for the operation of a smaller program area as opposed to larger, more complex disabled student support programs.
Examples of Duties/Essential Functions Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs a variety of administrative support functions to assist in coordinating all available services to students with psychological, physical, visual, communications, learning and/or hearing disabilities. Prepares correspondence, memos and statistical materials; answers phones. Assist disabled students with registration and pre-enrollment; arrange on-campus transportation, special parking, and elevator key. Arrange for tutors, notetakers, or any other aids a disabled student might require for class; coordinate the use of equipment and orient students in the use of equipment and materials. Assists with the compilation of data for statistical reports, student data reports, student records and files, or material requested by the District and State Chancellor's Office. Schedules training programs for faculty, staff and managers; assists faculty as needed in providing information on disabled student services. Refers students to other appropriate college and/or community programs and services to meet their needs. Assists in the preparation of presentations, written information and other resource materials concerning available college and community services and programs. Prepares and maintains records and files related to student contacts and the provision of services. Participates in and supports workshops, activities and special programs to provide or promote access to and increased awareness of available disabled student support services and programs. Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING One (1) year of experience performing progressively responsible program-related administrative duties, working with students with disabilities in an educational setting.
EDUCATION / LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE Possession of a high school diploma / GED or the equivalent.
Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of Knowledge of: Policies and regulations related to a disabled student services program. Applicable laws and statues governing access to disabled students programs and services. Agencies which serve the needs of disabled individuals. Modern office procedures, practices and technology/equipment. Philosophy and objectives of students services programs. Challenges encountered by disabled students in obtaining college level education. English usage, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. Basic statistical compilation and other record keeping methods and procedures. Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
Minimum Qualification-Skill To N/A
Minimum Qualification-Ability To Skill/Ability to: Assist students in identifying concerns and problems and suggest appropriate alternatives to resolve those concerns. Assist and communicate with students with a variety of disabilities in a sensitive and effective manner. Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports, and confidential materials related to students. Schedule and perform a variety of support functions pertaining to assigned student support program area. Understand and carry out verbal or written instructions. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Work independently and exercise good judgment in performing assigned duties. Keyboard with accuracy. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of performing required duties. Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.
Desirable Qualifications
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to effectively use technology and online services such as Colleague, disability record keeping software, Canvas, Zoom, scheduling software or other student information software
Experience conducting outreach and other workshops for individuals with disabilities
Job Open Date: 11/15/2024 Job Close Date: 12/18/2024 Open Until Filled No Foreign Degree and Credit Statement: In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.
Employee Benefits: Insurance: The District offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.
Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employers are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.
Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).
Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.
Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50. (All confidential, supervisory and management positions are exempt from union membership)
For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website:
Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits): https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2019-2022%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf
POST OFFER PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATION PROGRAM (PEP) All job offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant's satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program. This involves a physical strength test to demonstrate a minimum level of strength to perform the essential duties of the job. There is no charge for this service. Please do not make an appointment for testing until you have received notification from the Human Resources Department after a job offer is extended. The positions we currently evaluate are: Building Maintenance Worker, Custodian I and II, Lead Custodian, Cook, Food Services Assistant, Food Services Supervisor, Food Services Supply Clerk, Food Services Coordinator, Grounds Worker/ Gardener I and II, Senior/ Lead Grounds Worker/Gardener, Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. If you are not hired in a listed classification, you may disregard this notification.
ADA Accommodations: In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to slever@4cd.edu . For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.
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Quicklink https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/10942 Diversity Statement It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Please tell us how you meet the minimum qualifications: One (1) year of experience performing progressively responsible program-related administrative duties, working with students with disabilities in an educational setting. (Open Ended Question)
Describe your experience assisting disabled individuals with student support services or accommodations. (Open Ended Question)
Describe your experience preparing and maintaining records and/or files related to student contacts in disability services (DSPS)? (Open Ended Question)