Learning Disabilities Specialist/Transition - Project Forward - Cape Cod Community College

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Forward is a well-known certificate program providing vocational work experience for students with intellectual challenges who have participated in specialized high school programs. The students attending Project Forward benefit from transitional vocational instruction in preparation for the workforce. Small class instruction is offered in Agriculture/Facilities, Childcare, Elder Health and Wellness, Hospitality/Culinary Arts, Mass Communications and Broadcasting and Retail Operations. The Learning Disability Specialist will act as a member of the administrative team and engage in admissions, community outreach, supervision of assistants and professional development, as well as serve as the primary liaison between students and parents. The is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) 10-month position (based on academic year) with part-time hours (8-16) during the summer months.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Process and organize student applications for admission and interview students with the program director to determine appropriateness for admission.
• Provide direct service for first year students as an advisor and mentor.
• Meet with students to provide guidance and support when social/emotional needs are interrupting their ability to focus.
• Identify inclusive opportunities for Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) students such as mainstream classes, Best Buddies/clubs, and college events.
• Provide professional development for instructors and assistants on learning modalities, assessment, behavior management and other skill areas, as needed.
• Consult with instructors and assistants to offer advice on behavior management, instructional accommodations, and differentiated instruction to meet the diversified needs of students.
• Coordinate meetings for and supervise classroom assistants and oversee student attendance.
• Collaborate with school district liaisons to support community-based students.
• Review scholarship applications, recommend recipients, and prepare notification to students.
• Assist with facilitation of staff meetings, informational sessions, professional development and special events.
• Instruct a seminar class or other duties when mutually agreed upon to support Project Forward students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work or related field.
• Specialized training in learning disabilities, intellectual developmental disabilities and cognitive assessments.
• Five years of demonstrated experience working with adults or postsecondary students with intellectual, developmental, learning and/or social challenges.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to disability services and accommodations (e.g., ADA, Section 504) and IDEA transition principles.
• Ability to assess and interpret learning needs and recommend strategies for differentiated learning.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree or Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Special Education or related field.
• State or national certification in special education, psychology, or social work.
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) differentiated instruction and transition planning.
• Supervisory experience in special education or related discipline.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

COMPENSATION: Full-time (37.5 hours/week), 10-month MCCC Unit Position; Grade 6 Learning Disabilities Specialist - Transition, with an anticipated annual salary range of $76,153-90,535. Actual salary will be consistent with the MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Includes participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program including option for membership in the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 6, 2026

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2026 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.