PT Tools for Transition and Work (TTW) Instructor

PART-TIME TOOLS FOR TRANSITION AND WORK (TTW) PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted. Applications will remain on file for two years from date received or last submitted.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Tools for Transition and Work (TTW) Program. The primary area of responsibility will be classroom teaching which includes Job Search Skills, Career Resources, Employment Issues, ADA and the Law, Job Training and Internship, Basic Computer Skills, Personal Development and other vocational and educational classes for students with disabilities.
• Standard duties expected of all part-time faculty include the performance of instructional, counselor, or librarian duties as assigned; evaluation and assessment of student work; and timely submission of grades. In addition, part-time faculty are expected to participate in the assessment of their performance, including administrative and student evaluations. Part-time faculty may also have opportunities to participate in various campus and staff development activities and are encouraged to be involved in the larger College or District community. Part-time faculty may be eligible to receive additional pay for office hours, additional assignments, and professional development events.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, educational, psychology, education psychology, or rehabilitation counseling AND (15) semester units/(22.5) quarters units of upper division or graduate study in the area of disability, to include, but note limited to (a) Learning Disabilities; (b) Developmental disabilities; (c) Deaf and hearing impaired; (d) Physical disabilities; or (e) Adapted computer technology.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Two years teaching experience in an educational or vocational setting with persons with disabilities including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delays (NOS), Learning Disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disabilities.
2. Experience working with assistive technology such as text-to-speech, screen readers and voice recognition.
3. Knowledgeable in the use and implementation of universal design in the classroom.
4. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.