DIRECTOR OF DISABLED STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (DSPS) (CATEGORICALLY FUNDED)

DIRECTOR OF DISABLED STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (DSPS) (CATEGORICALLY FUNDED)

Salary

$85,124.00 - $125,767.00 Annually

Location

BARSTOW, CA

Job Type

FULL TIME

Job Number

252600018

Department

STUDENT SERVICES

Division

SPECIAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Opening Date

03/30/2026

Closing Date

5/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

MG

• Description
• Benefits

Barstow Community College is an open-access, comprehensive two-year institution serving a diverse student population in the Mojave region of San Bernardino County, California. The College's campus is located in the City of Barstow, California, situated in California's high desert, between Los Angeles, California and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Established in 1959, the Barstow Community College District (BCCD) encompasses a vast service area, stretching from the Nevada border on the East to Kern County on the West, and from Inyo County in the North to the San Bernardino Mountain range in the South. BCCD serves the communities of Barstow, Lenwood, Newberry Springs, Daggett, Yermo, Hinkley, Ludlow and Baker. The institution also maintains a satellite learning center at the U.S. Army National Training Center in Ft. Irwin, California, which serves military personnel and their families.

Barstow Community College is committed to providing an equitable, accessible, and affordable education to its diverse student body, including local, military, distance education, and historically marginalized student populations. Through a variety of high-quality and comprehensive degree, certificate, and job skills training programs, we provide holistic student support with clear and diverse educational pathways that provide students with life-long learning and networking opportunities, critical thinking skills, and success in a globalized world.

Barstow Community College serves as a hub of innovation and educational excellence, fostering a culture of growth, partnership, and inclusion as the premier college of the California High Desert.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the appropriate administrator, the Director of Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) is responsible for the leadership, planning, coordination, administration, and evaluation of all DSPS programs, services, staff, and faculty. The Director ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including Title 5, and oversees the effective delivery of academic accommodations, support services, and categorical funding in support of equitable access and student success for students with disabilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

The incumbent works under minimal supervision from the appropriate administrator and exercises independent judgment in daily operations. Provides directions, leadership, and evaluation to staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. The description below is intended to provide a summary of the typical functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the position.

1. Provide leadership oversight, planning, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of all DSPS operations, including service delivery policies, publications, and program

outcomes.

2. Administer, monitor, and evaluate DSPS categorical budgets, ensuring fiscal accountability, appropriate use of funds, and compliance with the Chancellor's Office

requirements.

3. Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; conduct needs and instructional program analysis; assess and monitor workloads, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the supervising dean; direct the implementation of improvements.

4. Analyze program operations, services, and data to assess effectiveness, efficiency, compliance; and to recommend improvements.

5. Develop, implement, and evaluate DSPS policies, procedures, systems, and practices to ensure consistent, equitable, and legally compliant service delivery.

6. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state disability laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 and Section 508, Title 5, FERPA, and related requirements.

7. Maintain required documentation and data, including MIS reporting and other state and federal reports related to DSPS funding and services.

8. Respond to student concerns and questions regarding DSPS services, faculty, or staff, and resolve issues related to student eligibility, acceptance, utilization of programs, and delivery of accommodations and services.

9. Provide leadership and coordination of services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and other disability populations served by DSPS.

10. Provide consultation, technical expertise, and guidance to faculty, administrators, staff, and external agencies regarding DSPS services, accessibility, accommodations, and compliance requirements.

11. Advise on access to instructional programs, facilities, technology, and digital content to support compliance and universal access.

12. Coordinate and deliver training, professional development workshops, and outreach related to students with disabilities for faculty, staff, and administrators.

13. Serve as the DSPS program liaison and represent the department on campus committees, and at community meetings, schools, and external agencies.

14. Collaborate with instructional deans, compliance officers, enrollment services, and student services leadership to resolve student complaints and access issues.

15. Convene and facilitate the DSPS Advisory Workgroup and participate in program planning and evaluation activities.

16. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate DSPS faculty, classified staff, temporary employees, and/or student workers, including performance management and corrective actions.

17. Coordinate subordinate work assignments and review work for accuracy, completeness, quality, and compliance with established standards.

18. Research, evaluate, and implement new technologies and service delivery methods to enhance access and effectiveness of DSPS services.

19. Perform other related duties as assigned consistently with the scope and intent of the classification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the assigned classification, with or without reasonable accommodation(s), using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities are as follows:

Knowledge of:

• California Community Colleges DSPS framework and Title 5 requirements including program administration, service delivery, and documentation standards.
• Federal and state disability access laws and implementation of regulations, including ADA, Section 504, Section 508, and related higher education requirements.
• DSPS eligibility determination intake processes, interactive accommodation processes, and appropriate application of academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and services.
• Confidentiality standards and records management, and practices applicable to student disability information, including FERPA and HIPAA concepts as applied in educational settings.
• DSPS categorical funding rules, including allowable expenditures, internal controls, budget planning, purchasing practices, and fiscal reporting expectations.
• Chancellor's Office DSPS reporting requirements, including MIS elements, timelines, and data quality practices that support audit compliance and program integrity.
• Principles and practices of equitable access, universal design concepts, and accessible instructional materials, including assistive technology, captioning, and alternative media considerations.
• Effective case management and service coordination practices for students with a wide range of disabilities, including learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, spectrum disorders, mental health disabilities, physical disabilities, acquired brain injury, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and low vision and blindness.
• Crisis response and complaint resolution practices in student services, including informal resolution, documentation, and appropriate referral pathways.
• Shared governance and committee processes in California Community Colleges, including program review, planning, assessment, and continuous improvement cycles.
• Personnel supervision practices, including hiring, onboarding, training, evaluation, progressive discipline, labor relations awareness, and performance improvement planning.
• Strategic planning techniques, including goal setting, outcomes development, metric selection, needs assessment, and evaluation methods.
• Partnership and outreach practices with K-12 adult education community-based organizations, Department of Rehabilitation, and other agencies supporting students with disabilities.
• Principles of professional communication, including preparing clear policies, procedures, reports, presentations, and training materials for diverse audiences.

Ability to:

• Provide effective leadership for a compliance-driven categorical program while maintaining a student-centered, equity-focused service culture.
• Interpret, apply, and clearly explain Title 5 DSPS requirements and disability related legal standards to students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners.
• Make sound determinations regarding DSPS eligibility service planning and accommodations using established standards, professional judgment, and an interactive problem-solving approach.
• Establish and maintain systems for accurate documentation, confidentiality, and timely reporting, including MIS and Chancellor's Office DSPS submissions.
• Plan, develop, administer, and monitor DSPS budgets and expenditures, ensuring fiscal accountability, alignment with allowable costs, and readiness for audit review.
• Analyze program data, identify trends, evaluate effectiveness, and implement improvements based on measurable outcomes and service quality indicators.
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, including preparing reports, policies, procedures, presentations, and training materials.
• Provide consultation and technical guidance on accessibility of facilities, technology, instructional materials, and digital learning environments.
• Develop and deliver training to faculty and staff on disability-related topics, accommodations, access, and inclusive practices.
• Supervise and evaluate personnel effectively, including setting expectations, coaching, supporting professional development, and managing performance

concerns.

• Resolve complex and sensitive issues, including student concerns and complaints, while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and fairness.
• Build collaborative relationships across divisions and with external partners to improve service coordination and student success outcomes.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects, meet deadlines, and maintain consistent service delivery during periods of high demand.
• Demonstrate a 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. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES, and/or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Travel may be required for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, and/or events in support of the overall objective of the position.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, walk, and/or stand; speak or hear, using a variety of communication modalities.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of computer and/or office equipment and peripherals.
• Bend at waist, kneel, crawl, and/or crouch.
• Move about the college and/or District site(s), as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and view computer screens, printed documents, and instructions.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted and up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Mental Demands

• Perform detailed work and multitask effectively while coordinating multiple concurrent tasks.
• Use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Learn and apply new information and/or skills related to the area of assignment.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and interactions with District and/or college faculty, staff, management, and students.

REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Must meet the minimum qualifications for a DSPS Director as set forth in Title 5, Section 56048(b), including Section 53414(a) through (d) or meet the minimum qualifications for an educational administrator as set forth in Section 53420 and as established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office:

Option One

Must meet the minimum qualifications for a DSPS counselor or instructor as set forth in Section 53414(a) through (d): View Document - California Code of Regulations

OR

Option Two

Must meet the minimum qualifications for an educational administrator as set forth in Section 53420: View Document - California Code of Regulations

AND IN ADDITION TO OPTION ONE OR TWO, must have two (2) years full-time experience or the equivalent within the last four (4) years in one or more of the following fields:

(1) instruction or counseling or both in a higher education program for students with disabilities;

(2) administration of a program for students with disabilities in an institution of higher

education;

(3) teaching, counseling, or administration in secondary education, working predominantly or exclusively in programs for students with disabilities; or

(4) 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.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered:

• Completed District Application for Certificated Employment (Online Application)
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial copy of transcripts from a regionally accredited institution of Higher Education verifying educational degrees (official transcripts required upon offer of employment).
• List of at least 3 references to include at least 2 supervisors (contact information only).

Application materials will be evaluated by a screening committee. Applications will be evaluated, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities. A select group of candidates will be invited for an oral interview with the selection committee. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who require accommodations for completing the application process or interviewing should notify the Human Resources Department by emailing hr@barstow.edu.

Foreign Transcripts

Applicants with foreign transcripts must have transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by one of the following agencies. This evaluation must be completed and submitted prior to your application being included into the applicant pool. A copy of this evaluation must be attached to each application package. Please note there is a fee for the evaluation service. Individuals who contact any of these organizations assume all responsibility for the evaluation service:

AICE -http://www.aice-eval.org

NACES -http://naces.org

AERC -http://www.aerc-eval.com

ERES -http://www.eres.com

IERF -http://www.ierf.org

Please note: The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Barstow Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. Barstow Community College District is committed to hiring a staff that is sensitive to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, political affiliation, age, or veteran status.

Initial placement on the Management Salary Schedule will be commensurate with education and experience. The District provides an excellent health and welfare package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection. Current employer contribution not to exceed $21,000 per year. Enrollment in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) is available.

Please refer to the website: http://www.barstow.edu/HR_Mbenefits.html for more benefits information.

Employer Barstow Community College

Address 2700 Barstow Rd

Barstow, California, 92311

Phone 760-252-2411 x7232

Website http://www.barstow.edu