Instructional Assistant - Lab Setting - Educational Support Services

Salary: $21.97 - $29.42 Hourly
Job Type: Classified - Full-time
Job Number: 6221-c-05/23
Closing: 6/25/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Visalia, CA
Department: Educational Support Services
Division:

General Description

Under the direction of the Dean of Educational Support Services, the Instructional Assistant in the Educational Support Services department will perform complex technical work in a computer and/or instructional lab/tutorial environment supporting students, staff, and/or faculty.

This position is assigned to the Visalia campus, Full-Time, 10 Months.

Monday & Wednesday 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Initial placement is at $21.97

College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Job Duties

Job duties of the Instructional Assistant - Lab Setting include:

• Assist with the maintenance of computer lab networks systems, trouble shoot computer problems; with direction update network software according to established procedures.
• Assist students individually or in small groups, reinforcing or following-up on instructions.
• Assist students in assignments related to the instructional program to which assigned; explain concepts, principles and terminologies to students.
• Assist instructors, staff and students in the proper use of a variety of equipment (including computers), materials and supplies in an instructional lab setting.
• Prepare equipment for student use.
• Store supplies, materials and equipment; maintain inventories assuring adequate qualities are available for use.
• Maintain lab area in a safe, clean and orderly condition; prepare and maintain records and reports as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):

Any combination equivalent to:

High school graduation with college-level course work related to computers

and

One year of successful work experience dealing with people.

Desirable Qualifications:

College level work in any of the following: chemistry, biology, anatomy, accounting.

Working Conditions:

Environment

Instructional classroom and lab environment.

Subject to constant interruptions.

Physical Abilities

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office and classroom equipment.

Ability to hear and speak to communicate and exchange information and provide assistance to students.

Ability to see to read documents and monitor students during classroom and outside activities.

Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended period of time.

Ability to reach in all directions and bend at the waist.

Ability to lift up to [heavy, moderately heavy, light] objects.

Knowledge and Abilities

The hiring committee is seeking evidence of the following:

Knowledge of:

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Basic knowledge of specific subject area in which assigned.

General needs and behavior of students of various ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds.

Record-keeping techniques.

Oral and written communication skills.

Technical aspects of field of specialty.

Operation of assigned instructional equipment.

Ability to:

Assist students in understanding and applying basic principles of the subject area to which assigned.

Advise students in the proper operation and use of assigned instructional equipment.

Explain work assignments to students.

Speak clearly and distinctly.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Plan and organize work.

Learn quickly to apply specific rules, policies and procedures of program to which assigned.

Work independently with little direction.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Maintain records and prepare reports.

Type at an acceptable rate of speed.

Application Procedure

To be considered, applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

An online job application.

Letter of interest which addresses how the applicant's experience and/or education enables him/her to be able to perform the job duties.

Resume

Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Note: Applicants who have completed college or university course work at an institution outside of the United States that is not a post-secondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents by either NACES or AICE.

Recruitment Analyst: Nancy Yanes at nancyy@cos.edu or 559-737-4886

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas



To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/4069473/instructional-assistant-lab-setting-educational-support-services

COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The College of the Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.





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