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West Valley-Mission Community College District

Part-Time Counselor (Pool)

West Valley-Mission Community College District, Saratoga, California, us, 95071


Position Title

Part-Time Counselor (Pool)Campus

West Valley CollegeDefinition

PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOLApplications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.Assignment

This position is a part-time position as an Associate Counselor. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554).Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CASalary and Benefits

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $34,143 – $49,337 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development; ORBachelor’s degree in any of the above AND a California License in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling (LMFCC); ORThe equivalent of the above.AND2. Demonstrated ability to effectively teach, counsel or work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds.Desired Qualifications

Experience working in special programs such as Veterans, Puente, EOPS and Trio.Skill in personal, career, and academic counseling.Ability to work in a counseling and teaching relationship with students of varying backgrounds.Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Counsel and advise students, on both an appointment and a drop-in basis.Perform specialized work duties as necessary during registration periods.Perform other duties as required for the department and/or college.Work cooperatively within the college community.Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.Application Information

Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Resume; (3) Unofficial copies of transcripts; (4) District Equivalency Application, if applicable; and (5) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.Incomplete applications will not be considered.Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will not be used for consideration of employment.The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.About Transcripts

If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded. If no transcripts are included, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a certified U.S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with this online application.If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store, then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application.Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.Equivalency Information

Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and/or experience) that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications for this position. Application(s) for equivalency are required if degrees are not in exact discipline required.The Equivalency Application is included in the online application as an OPTIONAL form to complete.Selection Process

Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.Applications will remain in our online system for 1 year. Each year, part-time pools will be refreshed and applicants will be notified of the opportunity to re-submit application.Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.The District reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.Prior to employment, the selected candidate must submit official transcripts.EEO Statement

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

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