What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disability Specialist - Adaptive Physical Education position at Santa Rosa Junior College?

Salary : $73,691.00 - $102,455.00 Annually

Location : Santa Rosa, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Contract Faculty

Job Number : 25-0409

Department : Disability Resources

Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE :

Position is open until filled. Initial application review deadline is March 10, 2025. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted.

A completed application will have the following :

Santa Rosa Junior College / SchoolJobs.com employment application
References
Cover Letter
Resume
500-word Response to Diversity Prompt
Copies of transcripts
Faculty Equivalency Application (if applicable)

See Application Procedures for more information

TENTATIVE TIMELINE : The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the screening committee :

Application Review Deadline : March 10, 2025

First Round of Interviews : April 7-11, 2025

Finalist Interviews : week of April 14, 2025

Start Date : August 13th, 2025

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary Range : Yearly Salary of $84,450.00 -$118,479.00 (24 / 25 Faculty Salary Schedule); Placement within this range is determined by teaching experience, other related professional experience, and academic degrees. Contracted salary is for 177 days per year (August through May) as specified in the All Faculty Association Contract, Article 8.

Fringe benefits : The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical / dental / vision / life / long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents. You can learn more on our

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :

Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking an individual with demonstrated instructional skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and instructional administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly, our students. This is a full-time, regular contract position in the Disability Resources / Kinesiology, Athletics & Dance Department at Santa Rosa Junior College, beginning Fall Semester, August 2025. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval. We are seeking equity-minded faculty who are committed to educating our diverse student population. SRJC supports equal access for all students and multi-ethnic global perspectives and cultural competencies. We value diversity that supports honesty and integrity in an environment of collegiality and mutual respect and compassion that includes civic engagement opportunities that contribute to real world problem solving and empathy to identify the challenges and address the needs of others. Candidates must have demonstrated instructional skills to join our outstanding team of faculty, staff and administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students.

This is a full-time, tenure-track / continuing allied faculty position in Disability Resources at Santa Rosa Junior College, beginning Fall Semester, August 2025. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval.

We are seeking equity-minded faculty who are committed to educating our diverse student population. SRJC supports equal access for all students and multi-ethnic global perspectives and cultural competencies. We value diversity that supports honesty and integrity in an environment of collegiality and mutual respect and compassion that includes civic engagement opportunities that contribute to real world problem solving and empathy to identify the challenges and address the needs of others. Candidates must have demonstrated instructional skills to join our outstanding team of faculty, staff and administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students.

Essential Functions

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Adapted Physical Education Program (Adapted P.E.) began in 1974 and provides a variety of credit and non-credit adapted curriculum for students with verified limitations from disability. We offer a rich variety of physical fitness classes that are modified to meet the needs of students with disabilities who could not otherwise benefit from non-adapted Physical Education classes such as weight training, swimming, functional movement, Pilates and dance. Students participating in Adapted P.E. develop skills that lead to the goal of participation in non-adapted P.E. classes and benefit in their overall health and welfare which support them in their general college participation. The program is well-established and respected throughout California and has bridged students from the Disability Resources Department (DRD) with resources from Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance (KAD) for over 50 years.

The program encourages bilingual / bicultural individuals, particularly representative of our student population, and person with disabilities, to apply.

Essential Functions :

Oversite of the Adapted P.E. program including DSPS eligibility and onboarding of new students, establish Academic Accommodation Plans, manage a caseload of Adapted P.E. students and records / reports per Title 5 Ed Code, create student conduct or access plans for students as needed.

Provide Classroom instruction which may include both in-person and online, lab and lecture courses for spring, fall, and summer sessions for a diverse range of students with a variety of physical and intellectual needs.

Assess students for appropriate participation, establish final rosters, and manage student registration in collaboration with Adapted P.E. instructors and lead Lab Assistant.

Curriculum and program development, data tracking, student learning outcomes, and outreach to students, District and community including the College-to-Career program.

Manage program's Foundation account, fundraising, and donations.

Oversee program's Internship program.

Schedule development including maintaining established load and length-of-service, develop offers of assignment, and coordinate support staff schedules.

Support faculty and staff including tracking and performing evaluations.

Organize lifeguard and first-aid training renewal and recertification.

Oversite and maintenance of equipment and environments.

Advocate for disabled students at the College and collaborate with associate faculty, support staff, and community partners to enhance the Adapted P.E. program.

Participate in department and District committees related to disability advocacy and access.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications exactly as listed below for disciplines of interest, or they must file for in order to be considered. Candidates who are requesting equivalency consideration are responsible for documenting all course work, degree programs and related professional experience at the time of application. Please also see the and the for more information. For questions regarding the equivalency process, please contact Human Resources.

Master's in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in adapted physical education

Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in adapted physical education

OR the equivalent (please file for Equivalency).

Application Procedures

In order to be given consideration for this recruitment, applicants must submit the following documents by the application review deadline :

A completed Santa Rosa Junior College / SchoolJobs.com employment application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.

Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references.

A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.

Current Resume.

A 500-word response to the diversity prompt below :

Please provide two or three examples of your ideas and / or experiences in creating, modifying, and / or performing one or more of the following to meet the needs of a diverse student population :

Curricula;

Learning activities;

Teaching / counseling practices;

Educational Resources;

Training, background, coursework and / or professional development;

Program Development

Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. A copy of a diploma may be submitted in addition to the transcripts. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. Unofficial copies (both sides) will be accepted if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution.

If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicants must provide a formal evaluation of their foreign degree(s) at the time of application.

SRJC only accepts foreign transcripts that have been evaluated by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For a full list of accepted evaluation services, please see

For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see

If applicable, copy of California Community College Credential (both sides).

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.

Candidate Accommodations :

Candidates must be able to perform the job duties included in this job posting in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact the Human Resources Department.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment) :

In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Must be fingerprinted in California (no exceptions) and have background clearance (at applicant's expense).

Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer 'remote only' assignments).

Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter).

Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX, Mandated Reporter.

ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years.SRJC is a public two-year community college, which serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and our newest site in the Roseland area of the City of Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor's degree program, or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons.SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility. The ideal candidate will share SRJC's commitment to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person.Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC :

VISION : Santa Rosa Junior College commits to setting the standard in cultivating an accessible, open, barrier-free, sustainable environment for students, employees, and the community. The college envisions equitable, impactful, transformative, enriching, and holistic learning opportunities that inspire our students to thrive.

MISSION : Santa Rosa Junior College transforms the lives of our culturally rich student body, employees, and community by cultivating a welcoming and antiracist environment, centered on social responsibility and cultural awareness. We offer exceptional teaching and learning in support of associate degree, certificate, transfer preparation, workforce preparation and community education programs, integrated with comprehensive student support services.

Equal Employment Opportunity SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position / assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.

Non Discrimination The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non- discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athleticsand application for District employment.

Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure)

Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.Paper copies of the full report are available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707) 527-4963 or by visiting the Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center, Santa Rosa Campus.

Santa Rosa Junior College offers its eligible employees a comprehensive fringe benefit package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision care plan, life insurance, and long-term disability. This coverage is offered for the employee and their eligible dependents.

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