Starting Salary: $4,340.28 (per month) plus benefits; Salary Grade: C1-45
Full Salary Range: $4,340.28 - $5,803.05 (per month)
NOTE: The salary advertised with this position is based on the 2017-2018 salary schedule. Effective July 1,2018 through June 30, 2019, the position will receive an additional temporary 5% increase. On July 1, 2019 salaries will revert to the 2017-2018 salary schedule unless another agreement is reached.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the classified position above.

JOB SUMMARY:
The faculty and staff of the STEM Center are committed to seeing students succeed in science and math fields, by providing a space where students have access to resources to help in their academic and personal growth. The STEM Center Instructional Support Technician will work directly with students and faculty in the PSME, BHS and BSS Divisions to promote student success and equity. This position will include, but not be limited, to the following duties: monitor and coach students who have been referred to the STEM Center by the Early Alert Coordinator or by other programs on campus; develop strategies to improve these students’ opportunities for success and work with classroom faculty to monitor progress; identify and refer students who may have learning differences and help students understand and build on their own learning style; work with faculty to develop materials and workshops to improve students’ content knowledge, college knowledge, meta-cognitive skills, emotional health, and career awareness; produce and archive webcasts of workshops; recruit, hire, and monitor student workers assigned to work in the STEM Center and other areas on campus; assist in the marketing of STEM Center activities to the campus and wider communities through presentations, written materials, and social media; tutor students one-on-one and in small group settings; maintain records for reporting purposes; manage the STEM Center resource lending library; and be aware of equity and student success resources and initiatives on campus. This position reports to the Dean of PSME in collaboration with the STEM Center Director.

DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, participate in the coordination of instructional support programs for a designated discipline (Math, Science, and Technology); facilitate faculty and staff in providing specialized tutoring assistance to students enrolled in development-level courses; and train and provide work direction to assigned student employees.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties will be carried out in collaboration with the dean, discipline faculty, and all Student Success Center staff. Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Participate in the coordination of instructional support programs in a designated discipline.
2. Provide instructional support to students in developmental level courses in a designated discipline.
3. Use and promote the use of theory-based developmental learning strategies such as meta-cognition when assisting students and tutors.
4. Provide individual, group, class-assigned and/or online tutoring/lab instruction as well as workshops to enhance student skills and knowledge in the areas of a designated discipline.
5. Implement and facilitate a designated discipline’s student exercises, practices and assignments.
6. Assist students in developing effective study skills, time management skills, critical thinking skills, note taking skills, etc.
7. Assist students in self-assessment of skills and performance levels; help students develop learning goals and advance through various stages to meet those goals.
8. Prioritize higher and lower order learning tasks during tutoring sessions.
9. Assist in the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of tutors.
10. Utilizing appropriate scheduling software, assist in the scheduling of tutors including the identifying and assigning of students and tutors to appropriate tutoring formats and settings.
11. Assist in the supervision, evaluation, and training of tutors (including the maintenance of tutor attendance and performance records) to ensure that effective tutoring, professionalism, and adherence to district policies occurs.
12. Prepare and maintain records, reports and files related to assigned activities.
13. Instruct students and tutors in the use of software systems used to deliver a designated discipline’s developmental level instruction; maintain currency in instructional technology.
14. Participate in various professional development activities (including meetings, events, training, conferences, literature review) to maintain currency in a designated discipline as well as developmental education theory and practices.
15. Participate in all required meetings (including division, department, planning) and take an active role in planning for the Student Success Center.
16. Identify possible student learning challenges and refer students to appropriate campus disability resources for more expert advice.
17. Provide coverage for Student Success Center facilities as needed.
18. Perform related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Knowledge of:

1. Pre-college and college level courses in the assigned and/or related discipline.
2. Developmental level teaching techniques and strategies.
3. Awareness of techniques used to address varied learning styles.
4. Record keeping techniques.
5. Knowledge of instructional technology, including course management systems, instructional software, and online management tools.

Ability to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Understanding of learning differences, learning skills, potential challenges and problem areas facing community college students.
3. Clearly explain fundamental concepts in the related discipline.
4. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and staff in providing instructional support to developmental level students.
5. Utilize appropriate technology to support learning in the related discipline.
6. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
7. Utilize effective interpersonal skills.
8. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
9. Utilize patience and respect for students’ knowledge and skill levels as well as styles.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

1. Busy laboratory or classroom environment.
2. Constant interruptions.
3. Noise.

Physical Abilities:

1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
2. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard.
3. Seeing to read various materials.
4. Standing for extended periods of time.
5. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
6. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
7. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects up to 30 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Any combination equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree AND two (2) years of related work experience in a classroom, tutoring and/or lab setting working with students in the assigned discipline and web development, with emphasis on instructional design experience.

APPLICATION PACKET:

1. A District on-line application on http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/. *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Additionally, you will be asked to explain how your life experiences, studies or work have influenced your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
2. A cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position.
3. A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application. Items not required (including reference letters) will not be accepted. For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.

Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission. We do not guarantee a response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date. You may also visit our “Applicant Information” to assist with technical difficulties at: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/a-applicant-instructions.html

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Position: Full-Time, Permanent, 12-months per year
Starting date: As soon as possible upon completion of the search process.

Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance. For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.html.

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. All interviewing costs incurred by applicant are the responsibility of the applicant.

For more information about our application process contact:
Employment Services
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, California 94022
Email: employment@fhda.edu
http://hr.fhda.edu/