Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Counselor - Full-time, Tenure-track

Salary: $64,497.00 - $112,579.00 Annually
Closing Date:
Job Type: Full time, Tenure track Faculty
Location: Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) Campuses, CA

Description

PRIORITY SCREENING DATE: February 13, 2022ANTICIPATED START: Summer or Fall Semester 2022
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
COVID Announcement:
Due to COVID-19 applicants should be prepared that, if selected to interview for a position at the College, interviews may be held remotely.

All application materials must be received by the Priority Screening Date in order to be considered during the initial screening. Applications received after this date may be considered thereafter at the discretion of the College until the position is filled. Please review the Required Application Documents section below to ensure that you are attaching everything required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position performs its duties on both the Kentfield and Indian Valley (Novato) campuses, so if not already residing within the Bay Area, the successful candidate must be willing to relocate.

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The Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Counselor will be a member of an integrated support staff providing services to disabled students. The counselor will also serve as liaison with campus and community agencies serving individuals with disabilities.

College of Marin is looking for Full-time Faculty who:

• advocate for students and have a student-centered approach to education;
• have the ability to inspire intellectual curiosity and academic excellence in their students;
• have a commitment to equity and social justice;
• have experience/commitment to educating basic skills, ESL, generation 1.5 students, underrepresented minorities, students with disabilities, and veterans;
• are willing to learn/use best practices and innovative pedagogies such as learning communities, and contextualized or collaborative learning;
• are committed to maximizing effective uses of technology in their teaching both in class or through distance education;
• are willing to work collaboratively;
• have experience with student learning outcomes assessment.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT
College of Marin strives to embrace diversity in all forms; it strives to be an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened and productive environment and demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.

COM serves a county population of approximately 250,000 residents. Based on fall 2019 credit enrollment data, the diversity of students at the college includes greater representation than the county with regards to enrollment by Hispanic/Latino (30% of enrollment), Asian (8%), Black/African American (3%), and Multi-racial (7%) students.

College of Marin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, or perception of, race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, genetic condition, status as a veteran, and is subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In accordance with Executive Order 11246 (as amended), COM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS
Applicants Who Hold Degrees Obtained Outside the U.S.: Please see the Foreign Degree Holder section below to ensure that you are attaching a foreign credential evaluation if necessary.

ONLINE INSTRUCTION
All faculty members must be available to provide instruction in the classroom and in person. Please note that the College does not offer online-only teaching assignments.

Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides academic, career-oriented, and personal counseling to persons seeking services from SAS
• Provides instruction and develops curriculum to support students with academic services and career exploration
• Develops plans for students seeking accessibility support and/or reasonable accommodation
• Assists instructors and students in identifying academic adjustments that may aid in improving the learning environment
• Provides professional learning workshops for staff, faculty and community
• Advises, assists and evaluates student performance and learning outcomes;
• Maintains and submits accurate student records in a timely manner as required;
• Participates in program activities, including program planning, new teaching and learning methods, and resource development
• Contributes to development of program policies and procedures
• Participates in college professional or shared governance committees and in departmental activities such as student equity efforts, student learning outcomes assessment, curricular redesign and development, intervention and crisis support teams, recruitment, orientation activities, etc.
• Actively engages in community outreach with K-12 districts, community organizations and partners, and prospective students, providing information on support services and educational opportunity available through the District
• Maintains currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility
• Maintains appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.

Requirements & Desirables
REQUIREMENTS
1.) A Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling; OR
2.) A Master's degree in: Counseling; Guidance Counseling; Student Personnel; Clinical or Counseling Psychology; Education Counseling; Social Work; Career Development; Marriage and Family Therapy; or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling; OR a Bachelor's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling AND a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
AND

A.) Fifteen (15) or more semester units in upper division or graduate level coursework related to people with disabilities; or

B.) Completion of six (6) semester units, or the equivalent, of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a post-secondary Disabled Students Programs and Services program or in a program dealing with people with disabilities; or
C.) Two (2) years of full-time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following:1. Counseling for students with disabilities; or
2. Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities are for persons with disabilities, or the equivalent.
OR

3.) The equivalent; AND
4.) Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Desirable Attributes & Skills)

• Understanding equity as the recognition of historical and systemic disparities in opportunity and outcomes and providing the resources necessary to address those disparities;
• An equity-minded counseling approach focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive space that supports student engagement and success;
• Reflective approach to counseling and teaching practices with an aim to be culturally responsive;
• Working knowledge of Sections 504 & 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and other disability legislation at State and Federal levels affecting the provision of disability services at a California community college;
• Experience working with academic, learning, and career assessment instruments;
• Knowledge of and skill in use of computer technologies for educational purposes, including computer-based learning;
• Commitment to the counseling professions, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the College of Marin;
• Evidence of commitment to professional growth and service which may include, but is not limited to presenting workshops, attending conferences or training, development of curriculum and instructional materials, membership in school/college committees or production of classroom-based research, membership in professional organizations;
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and professionally with the campus.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

• In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance.
• COVID-19 Vaccination Status: All employees new to the District who access campuses or other District facilities, and/or participate in off-site work in-person for the District, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to employment unless approved as exempt due to verified medical or religious reasons (as defined in federal or state laws and regulations).
• California Education Code, Section 87408.6 requires persons employed by a community college in an academic or classified position to submit to a TB risk assessment developed by CDPH and CTCA and, if risk factors are present, an examination to determine that he or she is free of infectious TB; initially upon hire and every four years thereafter.
• Certificated candidates who have not previously been employed in an academic position in California will be required to provide a medical certificate from a licensed physician showing that the candidate is free from any communicable disease unfitting the candidate to instruct or associate with students. The medical exam shall have been conducted not more than six months before submission of the certificate and shall be at the expense of the candidate. (Ed. Code Section 87408.6)
• DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: All Marin Community College District (MCCD) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the MCCD requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. For more information, please see the MCCD Emergency Operations Plan.
• Candidates applying for positions with the Marin Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The following documents must be attached to your application in order to render it complete. Use the Attachment Type indicated in parentheses when making your attachments.

• Cover Letter (cover letter)
• Resume (resume)
• Complete copy of transcript conferring Bachelor's degree (bachelor's transcript)
• Complete copy of transcript conferring Master's degree (master's transcript; if you do not hold a master's and are applying under the second part of Requirement #2 above, you should attach a copy of your MFT license here)
• Copy of all certifications or licensure
• STATEMENT: Please provide a response to the following prompt (two pages maximum; other):

College of Marin is committed to equity-minded practices. "Equity-mindedness" refers to the mode of thinking exhibited by faculty who call attention to patterns of inequity in student outcomes. These faculty are willing to take personal and institutional responsibility for the success of their students, and critically reassess their own practices. It also requires that faculty are race-conscious and aware of the social and historical context of exclusionary practices in American education.

• Please discuss what it means to you to take personal responsibility for the success of your students, and provide examples of how you would address this or critically reassess your practices in counseling and in the classroom?
• How would you use data or evidence to understand the practice and policy-related factors that contribute to inequities experienced by students and then use it to act toward closing equity gaps in educational outcomes within your department or at the institutional level?

If you hold additional degrees beyond the Bachelor's and Master's level, please attach a copy of your transcript conferring these degrees as well. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes, as long as they confer the degree and show the coursework taken and grades achieved. An official transcript would be required upon hire.

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS:
Foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major. Please review the following points carefully to determine whether you must submit a Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) with your application. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

• If you satisfy the minimum educational requirement with a degree that was granted in the U.S., but your previous degree(s) was obtained from a foreign institution, you do not need to attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) for your previous degree(s). You must, however, attach a copy of a (translated) transcript for the previous degree. For additional clarification of acceptable transcripts, please contact Human Resources.
• If your degree that satisfies the minimum educational requirement was obtained from a foreign institution, you must submit an FCE for that degree and any other foreign degrees leading up to it.
• If you are asserting equivalence (see Minimum Qualifications for Faculty/Administrators (Download PDF reader) on the Human Resources web site) because your degree does not specifically match the minimum educational requirements as listed and any of your degrees was obtained outside the U.S., you must attach an FCE for your foreign degree(s).

Supplemental & Salary Information
BARGAINING UNIT & RETIREMENT PLAN
UPM - Full-time Faculty:
Employees in this position classification are represented by the United Professors of Marin (UPM/AFT 1610). Faculty members are required to comply fully with the United Professors of Marin Collective Bargaining Agreement, including payment of union dues or charitable contributions. General information regarding rights and responsibilities under the Agreement can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreements section of our Human Resources site. Full-time UPM employees are also members of the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS).

SALARY INFORMATION
FLSA Status: Exempt

Counselors are placed on the Faculty Salary Schedule. Please refer to the Faculty (UPM/AFT) Salary Schedule on our Human Resources site for detailed information. Step 14 is the highest entering step for permanent teachers new to the District. Salary placement is non-negotiable and is dependent upon verified background and experience.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applications must include the documents listed in the Required Application Documents section to be rendered complete; incomplete applications will not be accepted. Once a screening has taken place, applicants will be notified of their status. Applicants selected to interview will be contacted to schedule an interview appointment with the screening committee, and those who are forwarded by the committee following the first interview will be invited for a second interview. Regrettably, College of Marin is not able to offer reimbursement for travel or relocation at this time.

To apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/collegeofmarin/jobs/3334326/student-accessibility-services-sas-counselor-full-time-tenure-track?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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