Teacher Specialist

JOB Pasadena City College is hiring a full-time, tenure-track Teacher Specialist - Disabilities commencing in Spring 2026. We are committed to helping all students achieve their educational goals, including those of every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, regardless of background and level of preparation. We are looking for candidates with a commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented demographics in the sciences who can create a welcoming classroom culture and positively engage in our diverse student population. At Pasadena City College (PCC) we celebrate and respect the racial, social, economic, academic and cultural diversity including students with different ability statuses. We seek candidates whose experience, teaching, and/or service advance anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and justice.We welcome candidates whose experiences have facilitated their understanding of traditionally underrepresented racial minority communities.Faculty are expected to have an inclusive stance on mentoring and engagement that incorporates working with historically marginalized populations.We seek candidates who have the desire and ability to create a welcoming classroom culture that positively engages and impacts our racially and socially diverse student population.We seek applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the College's mission, vision, and core values.We are committed to achieving equally high outcomes for all students. Successful candidates will share our vision and will work with us to help all students, regardless of background and level of preparation, achieve their educational goals. PCC is a designated Hispanic-serving institution that takes great responsibility in serving our Latinx students while also supporting Black, Asian American and Pacific Islander and Indigenous students towards their educational attainment and economic well-being. Pasadena City College prides itself on faculty contributions through active participation in college-wide governance and the decision-making process. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TEACHER SPECIALIST - DISABILITIES:Provide disability-related services as it pertains to learning, academic, and career goals to student with a wide range of disabilitiesDetermine eligibility for services based on assessment, review of documentation, and consultation with appropriate professionalsPrescribe appropriate accommodations and recommend support services for students with a wide range of disabilitiesThrough the interactive process, generate an Academic Accommodation PlanDevelop and/or implement Classroom Accommodation Plan every term and provide ongoing evaluation of students’ progress and recommendations for needed educational servicesEducate students with disabilities in the use of compensatory strategies to mitigate disability-related functional limitationsMentor students with disabilities to effectively self-advocate and explain their accommodation needs to facultyMaintain accurate and confidential records for each student in compliance with state and federal regulationsWhen appropriate, works with parents and advocates of students with disabilitiesBe familiar with assistive technology and alternate media in order to make recommendations for student accommodationProvide consultation to, and work cooperatively with, faculty, staff, and administration to ensure optimal service, program, and activity accessibility to students with disabilitiesMaintain liaison with educational and community-based organizations for ongoing referralsRepresent Lancer Accessibility Resource Services (LARS) in campus committees and department meetings to maintain the flow of information critical to the accessibility, quality, and consistency of services, and participate in program development and college accreditation reviewsStay abreast of federal and state legislation and campus policies affecting accessibility for students with disabilitiesPromote the practice of civility and respect in the workplacePerforms other duties as assigned by the supervisorPROFESSIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Have a demonstrated knowledge of a variety of disabilitiesPossess demonstrated knowledge of, and have experience in consulting about, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II and Amendments Act of 2008), the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Title 5 of the California Education Code pertaining to the Disabled Student Programs & Services, and other appropriate laws and regulations pertaining to higher education and disabilityExperience in reviewing disability documentation, including psycho-educational reports, medical and psychological reports, Veteran’s Administration reports, and Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for purposes of determining eligibility for servicesKnowledge of effective counseling and instructional methods and strategies to increase the persistence, success and retention of basic skills studentsDemonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college studentsCommitment to an equitable, as well as inclusive working and learning environment for all members of the campus communityAbility to work collegially and collaboratively across the institution to develop effective student- focused servicesPossess strong problem-solving abilities and excellent interpersonal skills SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION THE ASSIGNMENT:Twelve Months, 100% - Tenure-track position beginning Spring 2026.Thirty-five (35) hours per week, plus five (5) hours for professional growth and development activities, college governance, and other professional responsibilities.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Successful completion of Live Scan clearance and TB screeningProof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per government codes 3100-3109Meeting applicable eligibility requirements under CalPERS or CalSTRS if you are a current or former memberBoard of Trustees approvalAPPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: Pasadena City College utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Applications completed and received by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 will receive full consideration.Please keep in mind the following: If you do not follow the process or your application is incomplete, your information will not be processed.The hiring committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed. The District may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.While the acceptance of the application packet is done through the Applicant Tracking Software (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.Positions are full-time (100%) and "open until filled," unless otherwise stated.The college president will conduct a final interview and recommend a candidate to the Board of Trustees. Once applications are submitted they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete.If you require assistance, please contact the Human Resources office at 626.585.7388. Applicants may expect to be notified. approximately 4 – 5 weeks following the closing date as to the status of their applicationSUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: For full consideration, all of the following must be submitted along with the online application. An incomplete application packet will not be forwarded to the hiring committee for review.Complete application for employment indicating your career experiences and your abilities as they relate to this positionDetailed resume/curriculum vitae (CV)Cover letter that addresses your qualifications for this position. Please include the ways you meet each of the items listed under the “Responsibilities/Duties”, “Minimum Qualifications”, “Professional Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities”, and “Desirable/Preferred Qualifications”. Include an Equity, diversity, and inclusion statement that describes your past and planned contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusionAfter a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process. A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage.Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all application materials are fully and correctly submitted. PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTEqual Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer