INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II, COSMETOLOGY

About the role

The Instructional Assistant II, Cosmetology reports to the Division Dean, Business and Workforce Development at San Jose City College. The work schedule is 10.5 months per year; Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is represented by the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 363.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with classroom and laboratory assignments, exercises and tests under the direction of an instructor or other academic personnel.
• Provide students with individualized or small group assistance, guidance and study strategies for the development and improvement of basic skills appropriate to course content, as established by prescribed procedures.
• Explain and clarify learning activities to students; advise students on improved study methods; clarify concepts, principles, techniques and terminology.
• Monitor individual progress of students and discuss problems and improvements with instructor.
• Support student retention by reviewing individual completion of learning activities, monitoring attendance and contacting student as necessary.
• Refer students to other campus and community support services and programs as appropriate.
• Recommend and demonstrate procedures and techniques, revision of materials and changes in instructional activities utilizing first-hand knowledge of student needs and problems.
• Orient students on the procedures and equipment available within the classroom or laboratory facility.
• Prepare, operate and maintain instructional equipment including performing minor operational troubleshooting.
• Administer and score standardized and diagnostic tests as well as progress tests, examinations and practicals; determine skill levels based on test results and plan individualized learning activities in conjunction with faculty.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of statistical reports and records on activities for student and program evaluation.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional materials, scoring tests, recording and averaging grades and maintaining student records, files and inventories.
• Provide input to faculty for the determination of grades, units and credit.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations and laboratory assistance to various groups on learning procedures, services and facilities upon request.
• Auxiliary duties include assisting with inventory for equipment supplies.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited college.
• Four years’ related experience and/or training in the subject area.
• Valid Cosmetology license issued by the State of California.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
• Successfully integrate diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District’s hiring policy.

Benefits

Salary Range: $45.66 - $55.67 Hourly Salary (Range 110: Classified Salary Schedule Fiscal Year 2025-2026). Starting placement is generally at Step 1. Benefits:

• Choice of one of the District’s excellent Health Benefits and Welfare plans, which the premium cost is 100% paid by the District for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• Two medical plans (Anthem Blue Cross [PPO] and Kaiser Permanente (HMO)); dental (Delta Dental PPO); vision (VSP Choice); life insurance for the employee (The Hartford); life insurance for eligible dependents (The Hartford); a long term disability/income protection plan (The Hartford); and an employee assistance plan (Anthem EAP).
• Employees may also elect to participate in optional plans including purchasing additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible dependent(s); enroll in a medical, transportation, and/or dependent care Flexible Spending Account(s) (with the $4 monthly administrative fee paid by the District); and set pre-taxed dollars aside to supplement their pension in a 403b (tax shelter annuity) and/or a 457 (deferred compensation) plan(s).
• Classified employees also earn 10 to 22 days per year of vacation (based on years of service), and up to 12 sick leave days (pro-rated for less than full-time positions).
• Currently, there are 20 paid holidays.

Contact Information

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://sjeccd.peopleadmin.com/