Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Degrees must be from regionally accredited institutions. 1. A Bachelorβs degree with a major related to Communications AND either A OR B below A) Thirty (30) hours or two (2) semester units of course work or class work in understanding the needs of the older adult taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor. B) One (1) year of professional experience working with older adults; OR, 2. An associate degree with a major related to Communications AND two (2) years of occupational experience related to Communications AND Sixty (60) hours or four (4) semester units of coursework or class work in understanding the needs of the older adult, taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This last requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor; OR, 3. Possession of a full-time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in Communication Skills; OR, 4. The equivalent.