Non-Credit Disability Support Services Instructor Pool-Part-Time

Part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Various schedules and locations are available. Hours vary depending on class(es) assigned. Most Disability Support Services (DSS) classes are offered Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

About Us

North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) is the noncredit arm of the North Orange County Community College District, serving over 15,000 students annually with free, noncredit educational programs and services. Established in 1973, NOCE empowers the community through programs that enhance basic skills, gain employable skills, prepare for credit courses, and support self-sufficiency or civic participation. Programs include adult basic skills (High School Diploma and Literacy Programs), English as a Second Language (ESL), U.S. citizenship, parenting, older adults, short-term vocational training, and specialized instruction for adults with disabilities.

NOCE operates at three Center locations in Anaheim, Cypress, and Wilshire (Fullerton), as well as over 100 community-based sites in partnership with K-12 schools, churches, community centers, senior centers, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation centers. NOCE is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and all courses are state-approved. The institution values diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a student body reflecting a wide range of backgrounds, including over 27% Latinx, 25% Caucasian, 18% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 69% female students, with 64% of the population aged 55 or older.

Primary Purpose

NOCE is committed to enriching lives through education to meet the evolving needs of the community. Employees uphold core values of Accountability, Diversity, Equity, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, and Learning, with a focus on putting students first.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to adults with disabilities, emphasizing intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.
• Develop and implement curriculum tailored to the needs of students with diverse disabilities, including developmental, learning, mental health, physical, sensory, and attention-deficit disorders.
• Integrate adaptive or assistive computer technology and 21st-century learning skills into instruction.
• Teach in various formats, including in-person and online, utilizing learning management systems (LMS) such as Canvas.
• Comply with training requirements for online or remote teaching as determined by NOCE standards.
• Examine, reflect, and modify instructional practices to effectively engage and support disproportionately impacted student populations, with the goal of closing equity gaps.
• Collaborate with NOCE’s Disability Support Services team to ensure accessibility and inclusivity in course delivery.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in one of the following majors:
  • Education of students with specific or multiple disabilities
  • Special education
  • Psychology
  • Physical education with an emphasis in adaptive physical education
  • Communicative disorders
  • Rehabilitation
  • Computer-based education or other computer-related majors with coursework in adapted/assistive technology for students with disabilities
  • Other majors related to providing specialized instruction or services to persons with disabilities
• OR an associate degree in one of the specified majors and four years of experience providing specialized instruction or services to persons with disabilities.
• OR a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area.
• OR equivalent qualifications as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.

All degrees and coursework must be from accredited postsecondary institutions. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency. Transcripts must clearly show the degree award date; applications without this information will be deemed incomplete.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to implement equity-minded practices in the classroom to support disproportionately impacted student populations.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn and effectively use technology and software, including adaptive/assistive technologies.
• Knowledge and competency in working with individuals with disabilities, including developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and attention-deficit disorder.
• Experience with online learning management systems (LMS) such as Canvas and the ability to implement effective online instructional strategies.
• Possession of one of the following to be eligible for online teaching assignments:
  • NOCE Online Teaching Certification (OTC)
  • @ONE Online Teaching Certificate, including the following courses:
    • Introduction to Course Design
    • 10-10-10: Communication That Matters
    • Assessment in Digital Learning
    • Creating Accessible Course Content
    • Online Teaching & Design Capstone
  • Equivalency to NOCE Online Teaching Certificate (OTC), as approved by the NOCE Distance Education Advisory Group (see NOCE Distance Education Faculty Handbook for requirements).

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience teaching DSS courses for an adult education or community college institution.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Experience teaching distance education courses.

Pay

Salary range: $70.93 – $77.82 per hour. Compensation is determined by placement within Column 1 – Column 3 of the adjunct salary schedule, depending on education. Current adjunct salary schedules are available here.