"Part-Time Assistive Technology Specialist/Instructor (Pool)"

Part-Time Assistive Technology Specialist/Instructor (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with faculty and staff in the Disability Resource Center (DRC) or Educational Access Center (EAC) and under the supervision of the Dean of Student Equity and Support Services, the Assistive Technology Specialist/Instructor will develop and coordinate the Assistive Technology Program, including:
• Develop and implement curriculum in assistive technology as it relates to college level students in a diverse educational environment and monitor effectiveness through Student Learning Outcomes
• Provide classroom and individual instruction to students in the use of Assistive Technology software and strategies for its application to their college course(s). Software and applications include but are not limited to Dragon Professional for Individual, Kurzweil 3000, Smartpen, JAWS and Magic
• Develop accessible course materials for assistive technology classes
• Assess the technology needs of students and determine the appropriate assistive technology to support/meet their identified accommodations and their access to educational/course materials, including online materials
• Maintain accurate records for students receiving services and maintain proper documentation and confidentiality of student files using online database
• Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the DRC/EAC program's student learning outcomes
• Train and direct the work of staff, who provide classroom support in Assistive Technology classes and work with students in the Assistive Technology Lab
• In collaboration with the District Information Technology Department, coordinate the installation and maintenance of assistive technology in DRC/EAC's Assistive Technology Lab/Classroom and Test Proctoring Lab as well as labs or service areas across campus
• Keep current with advancements in assistive technology and its application to students with disabilities in the areas of access, reading/writing, learning, and alternate media
• Provide technical assistance to campus instructional and technology committees on access requirements for individuals with disabilities
• Collaborate with the District's Accessibility Specialist about the accessibility of online content (i.e., website, forms, or course management system) for students with disabilities using Assistive Technology software
• Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs. The College offers day and evening classes

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of: 1. Knowledge of the use of technology in teaching

Skills and Abilities: 1. Recent successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach college-level courses in Assistive Technology 2. Ability to use and develop teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills 3. Ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences 4. Ability to develop instructional learning outcomes and to develop methods for assessing student's achievement of these outcomes 5. Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree or above, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology, or rehabilitation counseling AND 15-semester units of upper division or graduate study in adapted computer technology OR the equivalent (see below)
• Minimum of two years of full-time experience (or equivalent) within the last five years of working with individuals with disabilities at the middle school, high school or college level, identifying assistive technology to meet their access and/or learning needs, and providing instruction in its use
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions.

Additional Information: Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX.

Work Demands: The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.