Instructional Assistant - Writing/English/Reading (Temporary)
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Position Summary

Under general supervision of the assigned manager/supervisor, assists faculty by working with students individually or in groups in the improvement of academic knowledge and technical skill; trains and oversees student workers/tutors and/or temporary Instructional Assistants. For a detailed job description for this temporary posting click here.

Typical Duties

Confers and assists in monitoring and evaluating, with instructors and/or lab coordinators on student progress, class procedures, and instructional methods; assists instructors by tutoring students individually and in groups in designated skill areas (areas include Writing, English and Reading) for understanding and acquisition of skills, in concept understanding, and facilitate comprehension; and assists faculty and staff with student conferences and laboratory or field research. Assists in coordination and operation of the laboratories; developing training materials, including syllabi and visual aids; trains students in the use of instructional equipment and appropriate tutoring and/or learning methods and procedures; clarifies and certifies completion of instructors' assignments; administers skill and knowledge tests; proctors examinations; and records and files test results in accordance with specific instructions. Assists in preparing instructional modules or portions of modules according to instructor guidelines; and at instructor request, critiques and previews modules to give feedback as to how they work with students. Conducts small and large groups/workshops; oversees students working with computer instructional software with reading, writing and math components; and gives students instruction on computers and non-computer portions of modules. Maintains student attendance records and files for materials; oversees student workers, including scheduling, timesheets, attendance and assigning of tutors. Helps instructors assess and place students; and screens students for writing and reading disabilities. Helps develop, locate, operate and maintain records and files of: student portfolios, test scores, follow-up, instructional materials, resource materials, equipment, and supplies; sets up and operates audiovisual equipment; assembles and copies instructional materials according to instructors' guidelines; serves on committees as assigned; and presents Laboratory benefits to various classes. Uses computers for instruction, testing, word processing, and record keeping. Assists in recruiting and training student tutors under supervision of instructor; and performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications EXPERIENCE: One year of tutoring, instructional or work experience related to writing, English or reading. EDUCATION: Completion of an Associate's Degree in English or 60 semester units (90 quarter units) with 24 units in English courses. NOTE: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. (Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.) Education must be from an accredited institution. Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

A Los Rios Community College District Application

NOTES:

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating see resume on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.