"Part-Time Vocational (Special Education) Instructor"

THE POSITION

Are you interested in creating an exceptional educational environment for students who are part of a dynamic, inclusive community? We invite diverse candidates from all backgrounds to join our college in furthering our values and shaping our future as a Hispanic Serving Institution.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position is an educator who actively embraces building the Accessible Education Center to serve populations historically underrepresented and underserved in higher education. With knowledge of both the strengths embodied by our diverse students and the barriers they face, the ideal candidate is well-poised to teach, support, and mentor Gavilan students. The ideal candidate desires connection with students and the community beyond the classroom and works to foster cross-cultural and anti-racist collaboration whether through creating research, scholarship, media, art, or cultural/political engagement opportunities. In joining Gavilan College, the ideal candidate thrives as a faculty member continually striving to employ anti-racist pedagogy and develop success strategies to meet the needs of historically underserved students.

The Gavilan/HOPE program is one of four special education programs offered by the Accessible Education Center. HOPE is a private, non-profit agency that provides work training, job placement, employment and other extensive services for persons with disabilities. At HOPE, Gavilan students participate in an instructional program that includes experience in a production workshop and/or community setting. Instructors must be able to provide individualized vocational assessment, vocational training, career exploration, intensive vocational counseling, and community-based work experience of limited duration. Gavilan College collaborates with HOPE's Gilroy and Hollister locations. This instructor also teaches courses for the on-campus CareerPrep program. CareerPrep is offered for the high school special education class graduate or equivalent who may require additional specialized instruction or training for appropriate entry-level employment.

• Develop, implement, and teach curriculum for social skills, vocational awareness, vocational exploration, vocational preparation, and related areas for adult students with intellectual disabilities and other disabilities on-campus and in community settings.
• Assess student needs and provide appropriate instruction in job skill, work adjustment, and employment programs.
• Maintain accurate attendance rosters, grade reports and other records required by the district.
• In conjunction with other program staff, community agencies, and family members, develop student vocational profiles, student-centered plans, and rehabilitation/instructional goals.
• Maintain an effective classroom environment and workspace;
• Represent Gavilan and provide liaison services between students with disabilities, faculty, staff, and appropriate campus and community support systems;
• Provide on-the-job support and intervention to assist with training needs.
• Assignments in a variety of settings and times, including on-campus, HOPE Gilroy or HOPE Hollister sites; evening, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed;
• Participate in campus shared governance and contribute to department and campus-wide student success initiatives.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning, particularly around anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Adhere to department, division, and campus policies and procedures for faculty employees.