Job Details

Full-Time Vocational Instructor

Position Number: 6511280
Location: Gilroy, CA
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Other

Full-Time Vocational Instructor

Gavilan College

Salary: $67,466.20 - $99,745.42 Annually

Location: Gilroy Campus

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Job Number: 202500080

Department: AEC

Closing: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: CS

Definition

Open Until FilledInitial Review Date: September 15, 2025
*This position will remain open until filled. However, to ensure full consideration, completed applications should be submitted by the initial review date of September 15, 2025. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the hiring committee.
Full-Time Faculty (1.0 FTE)
Tenure Track with Benefits
Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
Current Salary Range*: $67,466.20 to $99,745.42
*Initial placement above step 6 requires Superintendent/President approval.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for this position is an educator who actively embraces building a Vocational program 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 media collaborations with Gavilan departments, student groups, and community organizations. In joining Gavilan College, the ideal candidate thrives as a faculty member continually striving to employ anti-racist pedagogy and develop successful strategies to inspire and retain historically underserved students.
The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting students with disabilities in achieving vocational goals through individualized, student-centered instruction. This position is housed within the Gavilan College Accessible Education Center and provides instruction to the HOPE program -a private, non-profit agency offering work training, job placement, and employment services for individuals with disabilities. Gavilan students enrolled in the HOPE program gain valuable experience through instructional programming delivered onsite at HOPE Services Gilroy and Hollister, and community-based employment settings.The ideal candidate will possess the skills and experience necessary to provide individualized vocational assessment, instruction, career exploration, intensive vocational counseling, and supervised community-based work experiences. In addition to their work with HOPE, the instructor will also teach in Gavilan's on-campus CareerPrep program, which serves young adults who have completed a high school special education program and require additional support to transition into entry-level employment.

Essential Duties

The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title:

Provide 14-16 equivalent hours of instruction per semester in person, in accordance with established course outlines and departmental procedures invocational/special education.
Create, assess, and update curriculum to meet the needs of diverse students.
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;
Contribute to campus committees and decision-making processes that support the college's mission and goals.
Participate in ongoing professional learning, particularly around anti-racism, diversity, equity, access and inclusion.
Adhere to department, division, and campus policies and procedures for faculty employees.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience

A bachelor's degree with any 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; other computer-related majors which include course work on adapted or assistive computer technology for students with disabilities; other majors related to providing specialized instruction or services to persons with disabilities OR
An associate degree with one of the majors specified above; and four years of experience providing specialized instruction or services to persons in the disability category or categories being served
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.

Foreign Degree Holders: Please see the Application Process section below for important information regarding the evaluation of your foreign degrees.

Desirable Attributes:

Ability to organize, present, and adapt instructional materials to match students' individual abilities, learning styles, and levels of preparedness.
Knowledge of current instructional theories and effective teaching strategies, particularly for working with culturally and linguistically diverse student populations.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying informed about the latest research and best practices in special education and vocational instruction.
Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with Accessible Education Center (AEC) faculty and staff to promote student success.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to document and follow through on student plans and services.
Demonstrated experience supporting the education, training, or employment of individuals with disabilities.
Experience in developing individualized vocational plans and assisting students in identifying and working toward appropriate career goals and community employment opportunities.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of an interagency team, contributing to coordinated service delivery and student transition planning.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to conduct classes in a virtual learning environment using Canvas or other methods of remote learning.
Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility.
Strategically build support and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
Teach through positive race-consciousness and embracing human difference.
Communicate and work cooperatively with colleagues (within discipline and college-wide) on matters regarding course offerings, programs, and activities that would enhance the development of the department and college.

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. If you have a verifiable disability and require accommodation to complete an application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (408) 852-2823

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All applicants for faculty and academic administrators must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, 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 Supplemental Application for Equivalency. (Download PDF 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. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Note: Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S.

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