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Part-Time Vocational (Special Education) Instructor at Gavilan College Share on X Print Application Deadline 9/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 3/16/2026 Contact Human Resources 408-852-2823 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range 74.74 - 100.18 Per Hour Length of Work Year See Position Description Employment Type Part Time Job Description / Essential Elements: Print Part-Time Vocational (Special Education) Instructor Gavilan College Salary: $74.74 - $100.18 Hourly Location: Gilroy Campus Job Type: Part-Time Faculty Job Number: 202500044 Department: AEC Closing: Continuous Bargaining Unit: GC Definition PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR (PART-TIME NOT TO EXCEED 67% OF A FULL-TIME LOAD) Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule Starting Salary Range: $74.74 - $100.18* *Salary placement determined by documented education and experience Pay Per One (1) Credit Semester Lecture UnitTHE POSITION: Are you interested in creating an exceptional educational environment for students who are part of a dynamic, inclusive community. We invite diverse candidates from all backgrounds to join our college in furthering our values and shaping our future as a Hispanic Serving Institution, Distinguishing Characteristics IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate for this position is an educator who actively embraces building the Accessible Education Center to serve populations historically underrepresented and underserved in higher education. With knowledge of both the strengths embodied by our diverse students and the barriers they face, the ideal candidate is well-poised to teach, support, and mentor Gavilan students

The ideal candidate desires connection with students and the community beyond the classroom and works to foster cross-cultural and anti-racist collaboration whether through creating research, scholarship, media, art, or cultural/political engagement opportunities. In joining Gavilan College, the ideal candidate thrives as a faculty member continually striving to employ anti-racist pedagogy and develop success strategies to meet the needs of historically underserved students. The Gavilan/HOPE program is one of four special education programs offered by the Accessible Education Center.

HOPE is a private, non-profit agency that provides work training, job placement, employment and other extensive services for persons with disabilities. At HOPE, Gavilan students participate in an instructional program that includes experience in a production workshop and/or community setting. Instructors must be able to provide individualized vocational assessment, vocational training, career exploration, intensive vocational counseling, and community based work experience of limited duration.

Gavilan College collaborates with HOPE's Gilroy and Hollister locations. This instructor also teaches courses for the on-campus CareerPrep program. CareerPrep is offered for the high school special education class graduate or equivalent who may require additional specialized instruction or training for appropriate entry-level employment.

Essential Duties Develop, implement, and teach curriculum for social skills, vocational awareness, vocational exploration, vocational preparation, and related areas for adult students with intellectual disabilities and other disabilities on-campus and in community settings. Assess student needs and provide appropriate instruction in job skill, work adjustment, and employment programs. Maintain accurate attendance rosters, grade reports and other records required by the district.

In conjunction with other program staff, community agencies, and family members, develop student vocational profiles, student-centered plans, and rehabilitation/instructional goals. Maintain an effective classroom environment and workspace; Represent Gavilan and provide liaison services between students with disabilities, faculty, staff, and appropriate campus and community support systems; Provide on-the-job support and intervention to assist with training needs. Assignments in a variety of settings and times, including on-campus, HOPE Gilroy or HOPE Hollister sites; evening, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed; Participate in campus shared governance and contribute to department and campus-wide student success initiatives.

Participate in ongoing professional learning, particularly around anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Adhere to department, division, and campus policies and procedures for faculty employees. Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience Educational and Professional Requirements Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic-ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

A Master's degree in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology or rehabilitation counseling, and Fifteen (15) semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of intellectual disabilities (formerly developmental disabilities). DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES: Ability to organize, demonstrate and explain materials which correspond with students' abilities, levels of preparation, and learning styles. Knowledge of current theories and teaching methods, especially in a culturally diverse student population.

Commitment to remaining current with the latest developments in the discipline. Ability to establish effective working relationships with AEC faculty and staff to support student success. Demonstrated ability related to organizational detail, documentation and follow-through related to working with students in special education.

Experience in supporting employment or instruction of persons with disabilities. Experience developing student vocational plans and career goals in preparation for community employment. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively on an interagency team.

Physical Characteristics: Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Vision sufficient to read various materials. Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.

Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.

Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs. Application Process: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please submit ONLY the following items directly through our Career Opportunities page at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gavilan. Online application (all sections are required to be completed)

Two-page cover letter demonstrating how your background, experience, and future goals as an educator embody the ideal candidate statement on the job announcement. Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae or Resume Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired for the position) NON-DISCRIMINATION: Gavilan College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/Title IX/Employer of Disabled, committed to hiring a diverse staff. All qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or marital status are encouraged to apply.

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All applicants for faculty and academic administrator positions must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in https://www.cccco.edu/-/media/CCCCO-Website/docs/report/19theditionminimumqualifications18a11y.pdf?la=en&hash=2B52FBA3909455ABF86B21533B5BB497A7742866 published by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions. Applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency by submitting the https://www.gavilan.edu/jobs/apps/Supp_App_Equiv_Det.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS For positions requiring a degree, all foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S

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