"Learning Disabilities Specialist/Transition - Project Forward"

About Cape Cod Community College

Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.

For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.

The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Forward is a well-known certificate program providing vocational work experience for students with intellectual challenges who have participated in specialized high school programs. The students attending Project Forward benefit from transitional vocational instruction in preparation for the workforce. Small class instruction is offered in Agriculture/Facilities, Childcare, Elder Health and Wellness, Hospitality/Culinary Arts, Mass Communications and Broadcasting and Retail Operations. The Learning Disability Specialist will act as a member of the administrative team and engage in admissions, community outreach, supervision of assistants and professional development, as well as serve as the primary liaison between students and parents. The is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) 10-month position (based on academic year) with part-time hours (8-16) during the summer months.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Process and organize student applications for admission and interview students with the program director to determine appropriateness for admission.
2. Provide direct service for first year students as an advisor and mentor.
3. Meet with students to provide guidance and support when social/emotional needs are interrupting their ability to focus.
4. Identify inclusive opportunities for Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) students such as mainstream classes, Best Buddies/clubs, and college events.
5. Provide professional development for instructors and assistants on learning modalities, assessment, behavior management and other skill areas, as needed.
6. Consult with instructors and assistants to offer advice on behavior management, instructional accommodations, and differentiated instruction to meet the diversified needs of students.
7. Coordinate meetings for and supervise classroom assistants and oversee student attendance.
8. Collaborate with school district liaisons to support community-based students.
9. Review scholarship applications, recommend recipients, and prepare notification to students.
10. Assist with facilitation of staff meetings, informational sessions, professional development and special events.
11. Instruct a seminar class or other duties when mutually agreed upon to support Project Forward students.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's degree in special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work or related field.
2. Specialized training in learning disabilities, intellectual developmental disabilities and cognitive assessments.
3. Five years of demonstrated experience working with adults or postsecondary students with intellectual, developmental, learning and/or social challenges.
4. Knowledge of laws and regulations related to disability services and accommodations (e.g., ADA, Section 504) and IDEA transition principles.
5. Ability to assess and interpret learning needs and recommend strategies for differentiated learning.
6. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Doctoral degree or Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Special Education or related field.
2. State or national certification in special education, psychology, or social work.
3. Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) differentiated instruction and transition planning.
4. Supervisory experience in special education or related discipline.

Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information

COMPENSATION: Full-time (37.5 hours/week), 10-month MCCC Unit Position; Grade 6 Learning Disabilities Specialist - Transition, with an anticipated annual salary range of $76,153-90,535. Actual salary will be consistent with the MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Includes participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program including option for membership in the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 6, 2026

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2026 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.

Application Instructions

**ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.**

Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to upload required documents: a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume *(failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification)*. Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.