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Position Title Instructional Laboratory Technician III - Cosmetology Distinguishing Career Features

The Instructional Laboratory Technician III – Cosmetology, provides specialized support to faculty. This position requires an instructor of cosmetology license and competency with instruction and use of chemicals.

Job Description

Summary
Provides technical and instructional assistance to students involved in cosmetology and esthetics curriculum that includes customer service oriented classroom and laboratory settings designed to further their knowledge and physical skill. Sets up, oversees, and gives demonstrations. Designs tests or simulation situations to support learning in compliance with faculty
requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists students with classroom and laboratory assignments that include patrons from the general public, exercises, and tests under the direction of an authorized instructor. Reviews completed learning exercises. Monitors attendance.
• Orients students on the procedures and equipment available within the classroom or laboratory facility.
• Provides students with individualized or small group assistance, technical guidance, quality control, and study strategies for developing and improving basic skills appropriate to course content.
• Explains and clarifies learning activities to students. Advises students on improved study methods. Clarifies concepts, principles, techniques and terminology.
• Evaluates student learning needs and prescribes supplemental learning materials that support course and instructor objectives. Monitors students’ progress and discusses problems and improvements with instructors.
• Contributes to student retention by referring students to campus and community support services and programs.
• Demonstrates cosmetology procedures and techniques, revises materials and recommends and makes changes in instructional activities that apply the most current and first-hand knowledge of cosmetology trends and student needs.
• Provides students with assistance and training in the operation of equipment and use of materials including personal computers and application software.
• Prepares, operates and maintains instructional equipment. Performs minor operational troubleshooting to restore equipment to safe working condition.
• Administers and scores standardized and diagnostic tests as well as progress tests, examinations, and practicum. Determines skill levels based on test results and plans individualized learning activities accordingly.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of statistical reports and records on activities for student and program evaluation.
• Performs administrative support duties such as preparation of instructional materials and maintaining records, files and inventories. Provides input to faculty for the determination of grades, units and credit.
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations and laboratory assistance to various groups on learning procedures, services and facilities upon request.
• Assists in monitoring expenditures within approved financial allocations, in procuring and evaluating new or replacement equipment, software, books or other materials and supplies for instructional and laboratory use.
• Assists with inventory of equipment supplies.
• Maintains currency of knowledge and skills related to the duties and responsibilities.
• Performs other relates duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills
The position requires in-depth knowledge of the concepts, learning strategies, and activities in the field of Cosmetology and Esthetics. Requires knowledge of and skill in describing the current trends and styles in grooming and fashion. Requires well developed knowledge of proper chemical mixtures and combinations. Requires in-depth knowledge of laboratory procedures, organization, equipment, tests, experiments, and
simulations. Requires knowledge of instruction, tutoring, study skills development, and test administration. Requires working knowledge of methods and procedures used in standard, financial and statistical record keeping, and salon practices. Requires sufficient mathematical skills to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Requires well developed English language skills to read, analyze, and apply procedural manuals, instructional and software manuals, textbooks and needed resources on learning strategies. Requires well-developed human relations skills to facilitate learning with small groups and to convey technical concepts to others. Requires sensitivity to the needs and needs and behavior of student of various ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds.

Abilities
Requires the ability to deliver instructional support to small groups, designing and setting up classroom and laboratory assignments, experiments, simulations, and tests, as well as student assignments. Requires the ability to perform a variety of instructional assistance, tutoring and related support functions within the field of cosmetology. Requires the ability to assist students in understanding the basic fundamentals of various aspects of cosmetology. Must be able to maintain a customer service oriented lab and equipment in a safe and organized manner, including the handling of chemicals. Requires the ability to instruct students in the use of equipment, materials, chemicals, and computer-aided programs. Requires the ability to perform routine record keeping and report writing duties. Must be able to organize and prioritize work and manage time effectively. Must be able to communicate in both formal and informal setting with students, instructors, and outside customers. Must be able to coordinate the activities of students and student workers. Requires the ability to maintain productive and cooperative working relationships with others.

Licenses and Certificates
May require a valid driver’s license. Requires valid Cosmetology license issued by the State of California.

Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors where safety considerations exist from physical labor and use of chemicals.

Required Qualifications

The position requires an Associate’s degree and four years of progressive experience that includes salon administration, service, and instructing.

Requires valid Cosmetology license issued by the State of California.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree.
• Experience working in a community college setting.
• Experience as a stylist or manager/owner of a salon.

Transcripts and Foreign Degrees

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide copies of all transcript(s) verifying all educational degree(s) and/or coursework required for the position.

A foreign transcript must be evaluated by a NACES certified agency. The web address is www.naces.org.

All qualifying educational degrees/training must be from regionally accredited colleges and/or universities.

Physical Demands

Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in a classroom/laboratory environment engaged in work of primarily an active nature. Requires sufficient ambulatory ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift and move medium weight materials up to 25 pounds, and quickly move to work stations. Requires sufficient arm,hand, finger dexterity to setup demonstrations and exercises. Use hair care and cosmetology equipment, and use a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Requires normal hearing and speaking skills to communicate with staff and students in one-on-one and small group settings and to serve customers. Requires visual acuity to read printed materials and labels and to observe students perform tests and assignments.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS00079P Open Date 03/05/2019 Close Date 04/02/2019 Salary/Fringe Benefits

Grade 36 on District Classified Salary Schedule ($4,397/month-$5,288/month).
Health and welfare benefits include District contribution for medical/dental/vision benefits and employee life insurance ($50,000). (Cash in lieu option available on medical insurance.)

Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System and Social Security.

Conditions of Employment

This is a full-time, 12-calendar month position.

Hours of employment 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Initial placement of employees on Classified Salary schedule is at Step 1. After six months of successful probationary employment, employee is placed at Step 2.

Employment is to be effective as soon as possible following completion of the selection process.

Individual who is offered employment shall be required to obtain fingerprints for a criminal history clearance through the State Department of Justice and remit the required fee for processing the fingerprints (no fee if obtained at Cerritos College Campus Police Station), produce an original social security card, and submit negative TB test results (must be within the past four years or within the last 60 days if not previously employed in a school district in California) before employment.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per Government Codes 3100-3109.

College/Department Profile

Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States by the United States Department of Education. Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Enrollment currently averages 22,500 students. Visit Cerritos College online at http://www.cerritos.edu

The Cosmetology Department is part of the Technology Division. Students perform hands-on application and techniques during client service hours as well as train for state licensure in the field of cosmetology and esthetics. Students can also gain certificate of achievements and associate of arts degrees by completing our programs.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Letters should be submitted in the “Documents Needed to Apply” Section below. Letters must be attached to your application in order for your application to be submitted successfully. Alternatively, letters can be submitted confidentially by following the instructions below.

1. If the person writing the Confidential letter of recommendation wishes to send the letter directly to the District, please have them email the letter to: careers@cerritos.edu stating on the Subject line the position title you are applying for.

2. The Confidential letter of recommendation must be received by the District by the position closing date.

3. To bypass the letter of recommendation system requirement when you submit your application, create a one sentence Word document stating that the Confidential letter of recommendation will be emailed directly to the District.

4. Upload this Word document in lieu of the Letter of Recommendation required document.

Application Procedure

Application materials must be submitted by the closing date.
Applicants who need special services or facilities due to disability in order to apply or interview for this position must notify Human Resources at the time of application or at least 72 hours prior to the closing date or date of a scheduled interview.

Selection Procedure

Following the closing date, applications will be reviewed to ensure accuracy and completeness, and to evaluate qualifications, etc. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants in the competitive group who best meet the qualifications for this position. Interviews will then be conducted by a selection committee for final selection and recommendation for employment.

Supplemental Questions

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2. If you chose "Other" as the recruitment source above, please type in your recruitment source here.

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover letter
3. Copy of Transcripts (Must show all coursework completed and the conferral date of the degree)
4. Letter of Recommendation A (Written within one year)
5. Letter of Recommendation B (Written within one year)
6. Verification of Occupational Experience Letter (See Special Instructions to Applicants)
7. California Cosmetology License

Optional Documents