Instructional Support Specialist - Veterinary Technician - School of Agriculture - Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College

$4,516 to $5,769 per month – Range 34 (2021-2022 Classified Salary Schedule)

Workplace: Modesto Junior College

40 hours per week, 12 months per year
Hours may vary upon department need
(May include evenings and weekends)

Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step.

The District currently pays for a number of health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid.

DEFINITION
Under direction, leads and performs highly advanced and technical support duties in a specialized Animal Science/Veterinary Technician laboratory and/or instructional environment; assists instructors in preparing for complex learning experiences; coordinates the functions of Animal Science/Veterinary Technician program units; operates and maintains specialized equipment related to the assigned instructional areas; monitors and ensures the safety of student activities that may involve the use of hazardous equipment, chemicals, or other materials; performs complex technical administrative support tasks for faculty and other instructional staff; and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced and lead technical level class in the Instructional Support Series within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Incumbents in this class provide advanced instructional and administrative support in the technically complex Animal Science/Veterinary Technician laboratory and/or instructional settings and frequently serve as lead workers over multiple complex areas in such settings. Incumbents must possess and utilize highly technical and specialized knowledge of the Animal Science/Veterinary Technician instructional area and related technology in order to perform duties and help ensure the safety of students.
This class may be distinguished from the lower-level class of Instructional Support Technician because incumbents in that class perform a wide range of complex technical instructional and administrative support duties in science, vocational, engineering, electronics, photography, physical education, or other specialized and technical laboratory environments, but do not typically serve as lead workers in those types of specialized settings.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Incumbents in this class work under the direction of a manager or senior manager, receiving occasional supervision while working toward a definite objective that requires use of a wide range of procedures. Incumbents plan and/or determine specific procedures or equipment required to meet assigned objectives and solve non-routine problems, referring only unusual matters to a supervisor.
An incumbent in this class does not directly supervise other full-time employees, but may serve as a lead worker by assigning, directing and/or monitoring the work of subordinate full time employees or student employees on a regular basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge and ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge of:
• Operations, procedures, goals or objectives of the Animal Science/Veterinary Technician laboratory(ies) and program(s) assigned.
• Methods and techniques of student instruction and tutoring.
• Principles and practices of supervision and leadership.
• Specialized subject matter pertaining to Animal Science/Veterinary Technician disciplines.
• Modern office, classroom and laboratory procedures and equipment including computers and simulation technology.
• Basic mathematical principles and applications.
• Proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Principles and practices of filing and record keeping.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• Appropriate and effective communication and listening skills.

Ability to:
• Perform specialized technical laboratory duties pertaining to Animal Science/Veterinary disciplines.
• Provide hands-on academic support to students as a supplement to their classroom teaching.
• Prepare laboratories and lessons as requested by the instructor.
• Assist and support faculty during instructional demonstrations, and/or other activities
• Respond to a variety of requests for assistance from students and instructors.
• Listen effectively and appropriately assess student academic needs.
• Work with students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, ages and academic abilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records and files.
• Explain and ensure adherence to laboratory and program procedures, goals and objectives.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education, experience and/or training that would likely provide the above-required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Typical background patterns that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities are:

Pattern I
• Experience: Two years equivalent to an Instructional Support Technician at YCCD, performing duties that provided familiarity with Animal Science/Veterinary Technician academic areas (which may vary depending upon the assignment of the position).

OR

Pattern II

• Education: Possession of an associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in an Animal Science/Veterinary Technician discipline, or a related area, such as instructional technology, applicable to the specific assignment of the position.
• Experience: Four years performing technical duties that provided familiarity with Animal Science/Veterinary Technician instruction (which may vary depending upon the assignment of the position).

• Special Requirements:
• Depending upon the assignment of a position, applicants may be required to demonstrate technical knowledge and skills pertaining to Animal Science/Veterinary Technician instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Assists Animal Science/Veterinary Technician faculty and instructional staff by preparing and presenting complex technical materials designed to enhance students’ learning processes; participates in the planning and implementation of labs and hands on learning models used during lecture; sets up and conducts complex instructional exercises as directed; may independently implement and coordinate instructional sessions and activities.
• Prepares complex and specialized equipment, materials and/or chemicals for exercises in support of the related programs.
• Seeks out sources of demonstration materials and supplies specific to the veterinary industry.
• Sets up, disassembles, cleans or replaces apparatus and instructional materials used in activities and demonstrations.
• Prepares and properly disposes of solutions, cultures, and specimens.
• Ensures that assigned learning environments are maintained in a safe, clean and orderly condition; calibrates and performs minor repairs on equipment; monitors the cleaning and organizing of materials; monitors the safety and security of equipment; coordinates with vendors for repair and maintenance services as needed.
• Ensures that chemicals and equipment are stored appropriately and safely.
• Orders and purchases chemicals, laboratory supplies and equipment; contacts and negotiates with vendors to obtain supplies as needed.
• Oversees the disposal of unsafe or hazardous materials according to Federal, State, County and City regulations.
• Maintains records of materials ordered, issued, used and returned and prepares related reports; maintains inventories to ensure that adequate quantities are available for timely instructional use.
• Instructs and/or tutors individual students and small groups to reinforce and follow up on classroom learning activities; monitors and assists students in drills, practices and study activities as a follow up
what was presented during regular classes.
• Reports student progress toward the accomplishment of learning objectives.
• Maintains libraries and/or inventories of instructional resources and materials; maintains records of materials loaned to students for home study.
• Organizes and presents workshops related to the development of study skills, academic improvement, preparation for the California RVT exam, and the VTNE.
• Coordinates and performs administrative support duties that may require typing, proofreading, filing, checking and recording information.
• Posts information to a computerized and/or manual management information storage and retrieval systems; retrieves and compiles information and prepares complex clerical forms, reports and summaries.
• Operates a variety of computers and/or industry related technology equipment pertaining to the assigned academic area; maintenance and troubleshooting; assists students in utilizing specialized technology as part of the learning process; resolves and repairs minor technical issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certificates:
• Depending upon assignment, a valid license to drive in California may be required.

Physical and Mental Standards:
• Mobility: ability to sit, walk or stand for extended periods.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes, and/or prepare laboratory materials/equipment; must have a full range of motion in the upper extremities.
• Lifting: frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with students, teachers and others, including the public.
• Other Factors: moderate risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals, biological materials, flammable gases and electric shock; moderate use of equipment with moving and/or sharp parts.

Applications are accepted online only at:
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Classified:
This is a classified bargaining unit position.

Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee which will select candidates to be interviewed.
Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

The District may hire more than one applicant from this applicant pool.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms “as defined in” the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:

District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Yosemite Community College District
2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7935
howenm@yosemite.edu

09/23/2022

10/14/2022

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