AY27 - Academic Director, Disabled Support Programs & Services (DSPS)1.0 FTE | A BASISFiling Deadline: November 17, 2026POSITION DESCRIPTIONUnder the direction of the Vice President of Student Services, the Academic Director of DSPS provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight for all DSPS programs and services.
The Director is responsible for ensuring high-quality, compliant, and student-centered services that promote access, equity, and success for students with disabilities. This role leads program development, oversees personnel and budgets, ensures regulatory compliance, and fosters collaboration across campus and with community partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Provide leadership, planning, and oversight of all DSPS programs, including Adaptive Kinesiology, High Tech Center, and specialized instructional services
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including ADA, ADAAA, Section 504, FERPA, and Title 5 regulations
• Direct and manage daily DSPS operations, including service delivery, program evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts
• Provide supervision and support for faculty. Supervise and evaluate classified professionals and student employees.
• Develop, manage, and monitor program budgets, grants, and fiscal resources
• Oversee data collection, MIS reporting, program review, and audit/accreditation processes
• Serve as the college's primary resource on disability access, accommodations, and compliance
• Coordinate services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, including ASL support services
• Lead DSPS Advisory Committee and campus-wide disability awareness initiatives
• Collaborate with instructional and student services areas to ensure equitable access to programs and facilities
• Provide training and consultation to faculty and staff on accessibility and inclusive practices
• Build partnerships with K-12 districts, community organizations, and external agencies; such as Department of Rehabilitation and the Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled
• Address and resolve student and faculty concerns related to accommodations and services
• Research and implement emerging technologies that enhance accessibility and service delivery
• Represent DSPS on campus and district committees
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and serving diverse student populations
• Knowledge of California Community College mission and DSPS regulations
• Expertise in federal and state laws related to disability services
• Strong leadership, organizational, and supervisory skills
• Ability to manage complex budgets and multiple funding streams
• Ability to analyze data and develop measurable outcomes for program improvement
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners
• Skill in conflict resolution and problem-solving in a student-centered environment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSOne of the 5 following requirements:
1.
Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling;
OR2.
Master's degree in counseling, student personnel, clinical psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, family and child counseling, and twenty-four or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work in counseling, guidance, student personnel, psychology, or social work; and either fifteen or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically related to people with disabilities;
OR3.
Master's degree in counseling, guidance, student personnel, psychology, career development, or social welfare;
AND1. Either twelve or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically in counseling or rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities, or two years of full-time experience,
OR2. The equivalent, in one or more of the following;
• Counseling or guidance for students with disabilities;
OR• Counseling and/or guidance in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively for persons with disabilities;
OR4. Possession of a master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology, or rehabilitation counseling; and fifteen semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of disability, to include, but not be limited to:
1. (A) Learning disabilities;
2. (B) Developmental disabilities;
3. (C) Deaf and hearing impaired;
4. (D) Physical disabilities;
OR5. (E) Adapted computer technology;
OR5. Possession of a master's degree; and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.
AND all candidates must have:• One (1) year full-time experience or the equivalent in one or more of the following fields:
• (A) Instruction or counseling or both in a higher education program for students with disabilities;
OR• (B) Administration of a program for students with disabilities in an institution of higher education;
OR• (C) Teaching, counseling, or administration in secondary education, working predominantly or exclusively in programs for students with disabilities;
OR• (D) Administrative or supervisory experience in industry, government, public agencies, the military, or private social welfare organizations, in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively related to persons with disabilities.
• Evidence of demonstrated cultural competency and enthusiasm in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities (physical and/or learning), as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS• Two or more years of administrative leadership in DSPS or similar programs
• Experience managing budgets, grants, and categorical funding
• Experience with assistive technology and accessibility tools
• Experience supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and ASL services
• Proven ability to lead program innovation and expansion
SALARY AND BENEFITSThe current salary range is
$151,452 - $177,828 annually. The selected candidate will be placed on the salary schedule for that class based on a number of factors including but not limited to: education, scope and breadth of experience and responsibilities, skills, competencies and accomplishments in accordance with LACCD Board Rule 10509. An additional, doctoral stipend of
$6,288 per academic year is available for applicants possessing a doctorate degree from an accredited institution. Benefits include medical, dental, vision for employees and eligible dependents, term life insurance, and State Teachers Retirement System programs.
APPLICATION AND EVALUATION PROCEDUREApplicants will be required to file the application electronically at
https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd by using web-based software which allows applicants to create an account, upload all required documents as attachments and save their applications for future use.
Applicants must submit all of the following:
- A current resume or Curriculum Vitae.
- A detailed letter of interest, not to exceed three pages, addressing how the candidate meets the minimum and desired qualifications for the position.
- Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if invited to interview, candidate should be prepared to provide official transcripts: Uploaded as an "Other Document" Note: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by those on the following website: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
- Three professional references including the name, position, title, contact information and relationship to the applicant.
The completed application package must be submitted no later than
4:30PM November 25, 2026, to be considered. All materials submitted become the property of the LACCD. (Application materials may not be submitted by Fax, e-mail, or U.S. Mail). Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Immediate filing is recommended. The position is contingent upon available funding. ELAC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time.
Notification regarding the advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact:
Miguel Dueñas, Ed.D.
Vice President of Student Services, East Los Angeles College
