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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Los Angeles Valley College is looking for a full-time, tenure-track Disability Specialist to become part of the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office team.   <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A summary of the position announcement appears below.  Experienced applicants with a backgrounds in technological accommodations and/or assistive technology are encouraged to apply.  The application deadline is May 1, 2015.  <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The full job description and instructions for applying are available here<span style='color:#1F497D'>:  <a href="https://laccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/2029">https://laccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/2029</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>The <span class=caps>LAVC</span> Services for Students with Disabilities Office (<span class=caps>SSD</span>) encourages and supports students with disabilities in their effort to be productive, independent and part of the <span class=caps>LAVC</span> community. The department’s role is to advocate, facilitate and accommodate so that students have full access to classes, activities and services. The intent is for students with disabilities to have a typical college experience by actively pursuing their studies and being fully integrated into campus life. <span class=caps>SSD</span> Faculty are expected to participate in departmental meetings and workgroups, professional development, and contribute to the campus-at-large through shared governance or other activities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Duties and Responsibilities:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Identify students to profit from instruction in the use of assistive computer technology.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Evaluate functional limitations, skills and abilities of students for the appropriate selection of hardware and software.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Instruct small groups of students in the use of assistive and instructional computer technology.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Develop curriculum for specific learning needs of students with disabilities.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Maintain appropriate files and complete reports as directed.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Recruit, hire, and schedule sign language interpreters for deaf and hard of hearing students. Evaluate deaf and hard of hearing students for the use of appropriate assistive technology.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Manage and evaluate test proctoring services and determine appropriate assistive technologies for use in testing based on student educational limitations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Work with faculty and staff to support the assistive technology needs for students with disabilities.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Serve as liaison and resource person in the areas of assistive technology and disability related issues for college personnel and distance education.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Work closely with the Instructional Assistant – Assistive Technology to provide training with assistive technology hardware and software, alternate media formats for instructional materials, equipment loans, and inventory management. Refer students to appropriate campus and off-campus resources.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Communicate effectively both orally, by phone and in writing with students, faculty, staff, administration, and community entities.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Provide consultation and support to faculty, administration, and staff regarding compliance issues such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Represent the Services for Students with Disabilities office on committees addressing disability-related issues on the campus and in the community.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Perform other duties as assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Desired Qualifications:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Knowledge of and ability to apply DSPS policies and procedures, Title 5 and California Education Code Regulations, and federal and state laws related to access issues in a community college setting.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Strong knowledge of adaptive technologies that facilitate access to electronic information and educational programs for students with various disabilities, and of assistive technology applications to assist in accommodating disability-related educational limitations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Demonstrated ability to train students in the usage of assistive technology to accommodate disability-related educational limitations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Demonstrated knowledge of requirements pertaining to compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for website accessibility and Electronic and Information Technology (EIT).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Knowledge and experience working with adults who have disabilities, such as acquired brain injury, hearing impairment, learning disabilities, mobility impairments, psychological disability, development delay, speech and language disabilities, and visual impairments.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Experience determining eligibility for DSPS through direct evaluation, by observation, or from careful review of documentation presented, as well as training in the proper use of various assessment techniques.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Ability to direct many projects and tasks concurrently, within multiple locations, and manage time wisely.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Demonstrated knowledge of American Sign Language preferred.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with students who have a variety of learning styles and disabilities.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>See More at <a href="https://laccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/2029">https://laccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/2029</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Dave Green</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Associate Dean, Services for Students with Disabilities</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Los Angeles Valley College</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>(818) 947-2679 Voice</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>(818) 947-2680 TTY</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>