Senior Instructional Specialist- Language Center

Senior Instructional Specialist- Language Center

Salary: $26.79 - $35.84 Hourly
Job Type: $ATSJobType$
Job Number: 6108-C-06/22
Closing: 7/15/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Visalia, CA
Department: Educational Support Services
Division:

General Description
General Description
Under the direction of the Language and Communications Dean, provide instructional support in reading, writing and computer labs within the language arts department; participate in the planning and development of reading, writing and computer labs; assist instructors in developing tutorial computer programs.

This position is in the Visalia campus, 10-month position. The working hours for this position will be: Monday - Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Initial Placement $26.79
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 Senior Instructional Specialist - Language Center include:
Duties of the position include:

Assist students in improving basic reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, dictionary, grammar and other skills; develop a critical and realistic time table to work through concepts and materials with each student.

Provide appropriate and effective feedback to students during class sessions to support student's mastery of writing skills.

Provide accurate explanations of specific topics covered in class sessions.

Assist students with computer skills; explain and demonstrate computer use and reinforce instructor's lessons.

Administer assessments to measure student progress; prepare assessment materials as necessary and discuss student progress with instructors.

Organize and maintain student progress records; distribute progress records to instructors on a regular basis.

Prepare instructional materials in accordance with grade level and student interest; select articles and reading to be used in the lab; prepare handouts, activity sheets and assessments.

Participate in the planning and development of reading, writing and computer labs; schedule use of reading, writing, ESL and computer labs.

Work with students on an individual basis during scheduled lab sessions.

Prepare and maintain assessment records and student absences; submit to instructors according to established time lines.

Perform clerical duties, including inventory, tutor, time sheets, supply records and others.

Utilize the District's integrated software in performing the required duties of the position.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Any combination equivalent to: college-level course work and two years experience in adult level skills development programs including some experience working with computers in an instructional setting.

Working Conditions:

Environment

• Instructional laboratory environment.
• Constant interruptions

Physical Abilities

• Ability to move from site to site.
• Ability to communicate with students/employees/public.
• Ability to read documents.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended period of time.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment.

Knowledge and Abilities
The hiring committee is seeking evidence of the following:

Knowledge of:

• English language arts and basic tutorial techniques for Community College students.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Operation, preparation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory.
• Computer usage and software applications.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Curriculum, goals and objectives of the department.
• Methods and procedures of operating electronic computers and peripheral equipment.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Strategies to assist student learning in reading and writing.

Ability to:

• Provide instructional assistance to college students in an assigned reading, writing and computer lab.
• Operate and demonstrate the use of computer equipment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Operate computers and peripheral equipment properly and efficiently.
• Plan and organize work.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Assign and review the work of others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Application Procedure
To be considered applicants must submit allof the following required material:

• An online COS 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 all college/university work. Official transcripts required upon employment.

Recruitment Analyst: Norma Chavez normach@gmail.com559-737-6237College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas



To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/3614813/senior-instructional-specialist-language-center

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. jeid-cce46572bb14c44088bcb63f7286e351