Job Details
Instructor, CC (Disability Specialist, 87009)
2025-10-22 University of Hawaii Honolulu,HI
Description:
Minimum Qualifications:
STEM-related fields: Engineering, physical science, biological science or other STEM-related fields that require a minimum of 4-6 math or disciplinary math courses as part of the baccalaureate or master's degree.
Desirable Qualifications:
To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents (please redact SSN & birthdate on all uploaded documents).
Required Documents include:
1) Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position; an unofficial copy of the transcript (e.g., copy) must be submitted with the application, and original official transcript(s) will be required at the time of hire. Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
2) Cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.
3) Resume.
4) Names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references.
Letters of recommendation are optional. Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. All documents/information submitted become the property of Honolulu CC and will not be returned. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable or required documents are not submitted. Minimum qualifications must be met by effective date of employment. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries:
Honolulu Community College
Human Resources
808-###-####
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit:
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link:
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2025-02121
Department: Honolulu Community College
Division: Academic Support
Opening Date: 10/03/2025
Closing Date: 11/3/2025 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 0087009
Description
Title: Instructor, CC (Disability Specialist)
Position Number: 0087009
Hiring Unit: Academic Support, Disability Services
Location: Honolulu Community College
Date Posted: October 3, 2025
Closing Date: November 3, 2025
Salary: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Monthly Type: 11-Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General
Other conditions: Expected to begin approximately December 2025 or as mutually acceptable, pending position clearance, availability of funds, satisfactory performance and program needs. Position may be converted from 11-month to 9-month or 9-month to 11- month as operational needs are required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates academic support services related to providing equal access for students with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
- Coordinates disability services for students at all Honolulu Community College sites.
- Represents the Honolulu Community College disability services program on relevant system and campus committees and serves as a liaison with instructional faculty.
- Keeps abreast of and provides consultation on academic accommodations, compliance with legal responsibilities, and program access for administrators, faculty, and staff.
- Collaborates with the campus ADA/504 Coordinator, relevant external agencies, campus disability service providers, and students to ensure effective and appropriate services.
- Develops and implements college handbook of disability policies and procedures.
- Reviews and updates the essential cognitive, physical, sensory, behavioral and environmental standards for technical occupational programs on a regular basis.
- Conducts student intakes and reviews documentation to determine disability status and eligibility for services.
- Determines appropriate academic accommodations that are consistent with students' documentation and do not fundamentally alter the program of study.
- Initiates midterm evaluations of students receiving academic accommodations.
- Informs counselors of the academic advising needs of students with disabilities and refers students to appropriate program counselors.
- Maintains records that document the plan for the provision of academic accommodations in accordance with confidentiality guidelines.
- As needed, supervises professional, clerical, and student staff including interpreters, captioners, note takers, scribes, readers, and lab assistants.
- Coordinates appropriate academic services including but not limited to assistive technology access; bookstore assistance; note taking; captioning; library assistance; registration assistance; sign language interpreting; testing accommodations; transcription of print material into alternative formats such as audiocassette recordings, Braille, electronic text, enlargements, and tactile drawings; mobility assistance; and parking and elevator access.
- Conducts orientations for high school students with special needs.
- Develops and conducts in-service training to respond to campus-wide professional development needs.
- Advocates for and provides instruction to increase awareness of disabilities, methods of support, post-secondary applications of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and guidance, to raise awareness on campus and in the community.
- Assists students to assume the role of self-advocate.
- Develops and conducts sessions on effective learning strategies for students with disabilities.
- Develops and conducts assessment activities to evaluate the effectiveness of disability services.
- Analyzes findings and implements appropriate program changes in consultation with relevant campus constituencies.
- Reports program evaluation data to administrators.
- Submits annual budget requests to administration based on an analysis of past and projected needs of the students and program.
- Maintains records on available program funds and monitors expenditures. Related work activities include, but are not limited to, participating in faculty and administrative professional development activities, independently planning, organizing, and carrying out instructional and non-instructional assignments.
- Must be available for evening, weekend, and off-campus assignments (e.g. military bases). To teach on a military base, Department of Defense security clearance is required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- (a) Master's degree; or,
(b) Master's degree in Education and Bachelor's degree; or,
(c) M.Ed.; or,
(d) Master's degree in STEM-related field; or,
(e) Bachelor's degree plus five years teaching in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and services for students with disabilities in an education setting experience, including high school teaching experience.
STEM-related fields: Engineering, physical science, biological science or other STEM-related fields that require a minimum of 4-6 math or disciplinary math courses as part of the baccalaureate or master's degree.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to provide disability services at the College level.
- Demonstrated ability to provide academic support, student support, or related support services to students from various backgrounds, including students with disabilities.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to function autonomously and as a member of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents (please redact SSN & birthdate on all uploaded documents).
Required Documents include:
1) Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position; an unofficial copy of the transcript (e.g., copy) must be submitted with the application, and original official transcript(s) will be required at the time of hire. Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
2) Cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.
3) Resume.
4) Names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references.
Letters of recommendation are optional. Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. All documents/information submitted become the property of Honolulu CC and will not be returned. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable or required documents are not submitted. Minimum qualifications must be met by effective date of employment. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries:
Honolulu Community College
Human Resources
808-###-####
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit:
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: