Director, Disabled Students Programs and Services (BC)
 Kern Community College District | |
 United States, California, Bakersfield | |
 Oct 24, 2024 | |
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Director, Disabled Students Programs and Services (BC) Kern Community College District Salary: $114,407.04 - $150,111.96 Annually Job Type: Job Number: FY23-2400699 Location: Bakersfield, CA Department: Disabled Student Programs & Services Basic Function The Director of Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) works collaboratively within the College community to provide leadership in the development, facilitation, implementation and assessment of a comprehensive array of support services designed to ensure meaningful college access for qualified students with disabilities. The Director provides vision and leadership as an advocate and liaison to the College community by building networks that ensure understanding, support, and responsiveness to the development of effective policies and protocols, support services and reasonable accommodation; establishes and maintains effective working relationships, collaborations, partnerships and co---sponsorships with a variety of administrative and academic departments. The Director, Supportive Services, Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S), is responsible to the Vice President, Student Services. Representative Duties 1. Provides effective managerial oversight for all aspects of the Office of Disability Services including planning, analyzing and developing effective policies, procedures and methods of service provision; scheduling service provision; managing daily operations, general office coverage, record maintenance and tracking systems; departmental and institutional compliance with appropriate legal mandates and relevant policies/procedures; as well as procuring and maintaining office and adaptive equipment and ensuring compliance recordkeeping and reporting. 2. Advocates strategies and solutions for barriers to access and success for students with disabilities, including policy, program, and facility modifications, and provides awareness through multiple modes of communication, marketing, training and in- --service. Maintains a working knowledge of changing practices and legislation and promotes understanding and awareness of programs, needs and innovative services in the field of disability services. 3. Interprets federal (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 of 1998, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), state (AB 77, Title V), and district regulations pertaining to the rights of students with disabilities and develops procedures and practices to ensure compliance. 4. Interprets and implements regulations, guidelines, and reporting requirements of funding agencies and recommends policies and procedures necessary to ensure access to the programs of the college for students with disabilities. 5. Determines appropriate accommodations for students and works with faculty and departments to implement those accommodations in an instructional setting. 6. Supervises program components including learning disabilities assessment, assistive technology center, the alternative media center, and services for deaf and hearing - impaired students. Plans, develops, implement, and maintains a variety of efficient and effective support services for students with disabilities, including services to Deaf students, the High Tech Center, alternate media, counseling and advising, accommodations services, and special courses. 7. Coordinates with appropriate departments the provision of special classes, including adapted physical education, student development, and academic development. 8. Develops, prepares, manages and monitors annual budgets; develops annual proposals for ongoing and one---time funding processes; reviews and coordinates the development, preparation and administrative oversight of all departmental contracts for external services; managing budgetary process for endowments; researches the possibility for grants from outside organizations to provide additional resources to persons with disabilities. 9. Selects, supervises, directs, evaluates and supports program staff, including faculty, classified, student workers, and volunteers. 10. Facilitates the acquisition of specialized equipment and other classroom needs for students with disabilities. 11. Provides academic and personal guidance to students on matters pertaining to academics, employment, accommodations, and services to further student success. 12. Plans, coordinates, and conducts outreach and recruitment activities. 13. Establishes and maintains accurate student and program records to satisfy district, state, and federal requirements. Prepare program evaluations and other required reporting including annual report to the State Chancellor's Office. 14. Coordinates communications, programs, services, activities, and information between and among students, faculty, administrators, service providers, outside organizations, the public and various local, State, and federal agencies. Maintains liaison with local high schools, colleges, and universities. Represents the College and the DSPS program at various local, regional and state---wide organizations and committees including Student Services Council and Statewide Region V Directors' Council. Maintains liaison with community agencies and groups related to disability issues. 15. Performs related work as assigned. Minimum Qualifications 1) Demonstrated leadership or oversight for instruction or counseling (or both) in a higher education program for students with disabilities; 2) Administration of a program for students with disabilities in an institution of higher education; 3) Significant teaching, counseling, or administrative experience in secondary education, working predominantly or exclusively in programs for students with disabilities; or 4) Equivalent administrative or supervisory experience in industry, government, public agencies, the military, or private social welfare organizations, in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively related to persons with disabilities. Knowledge and Abilities KNOWLEDGE OF: ABILITY TO: SALARY RANGE$ 114,407.04 - $ 150,111.96 annuallyMaximum Entry Level Salary: $ 120,198.90 annually SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by August 5, 2024, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point. Completed application packet MUST include:
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024 Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission. All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4402401/director-disabled-students-programs-and-services-bc. Emails will not be accepted. jeid-c9ce54602c1f254ba17732fc1fcff64a | |