Instructional Support Specialist III - Incarcerated Students

About the role

The Instructional Support Specialist III - Incarcerated Students position at Lassen Community College District is responsible for providing technical support and assistance to incarcerated students in technical or scientific laboratory settings. The position involves setting up, demonstrating, and overseeing laboratory experiences, designing and constructing equipment, and assisting instructors in delivering instruction.

Responsibilities

• Works with students individually and in class-sized groups to enhance their learning.
• Provides direct assistance in the use of equipment and materials needed for instruction as well as orienting students to the laboratory or shop.
• Sets up established laboratory experiences for students as required by course outline or faculty direction.
• Works with faculty/instructional administrator to design, construct, modify or rebuild equipment, modules, experiments that will be used in the classrooms/laboratories in a division comprised of various related but different subject areas.
• Provides technical assistance to students, faculty and staff; troubleshoots and diagnoses problems with equipment; may assist in setting up laboratories.
• Aids instructors in the classroom/laboratory concurrently with lecture or discussion. May actually perform more dangerous and/or complex procedures for students.
• Administers learning simulations, tests, and quizzes to students as provided by instructors.
• Corrects tests and assigns grades based on instructor's guidelines, reviewing corrected tests and homework results with students.
• Designs, constructs and/or fabricates equipment, modules, and experiments that will assist the instructor in the delivery of desired instructional outcomes.
• Acquires, maintains, and inventories equipment, materials, and supplies such as but not limited to wood and wood products, metal items, live and preserved biologic specimens, etc., and written materials required for student instructional needs.
• Performs repairs on equipment and learning assistance devices. Checks out and maintains control over tools, equipment, supplies, materials used by students.
• Maintains records of laboratory activity, including typing forms or inputting data or otherwise retaining information regarding the acquisition, maintenance and distribution of tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and/or written materials.
• This includes document to support the handling of hazardous or dangerous materials, substances, and chemicals.
• Provides for the general cleanliness and security of the laboratory or shop work area.
• Handles and disposes of harmful or hazardous materials according to specific instructions relating to their disposal.
• Participates in providing for a safe environment for the conduct of the laboratory.
• Reports maintenance problems as they occur.
• Coordinates their activities in support of the instructional goals.
• Trains student helpers in appropriate technical aspects of their work.
• Maintains records for pay purposes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree and five years of experience in a laboratory, learning support, or equivalent environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience in a related field can substitute.
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, and techniques of the assigned subject area (e.g., sciences and trades).
• A well-developed knowledge of instructional methods and techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory or workshop procedures, organization, equipment, tests, experiments, and simulations.
• A working knowledge of the handling and treatment of harmful chemicals, substances, and equipment, depending on the type of lab.
• Sufficient reading, math, and writing skills to perform individual and small group tutoring.
• Sufficient human relations skill to facilitate learning with small groups and to convey technical concepts to others.
• Sensitivity to the needs and behavior of student of various ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds.

Skills

• Carry out the responsibilities of the position including deliver instruction to small groups, design and set up laboratory assignments, experiments, simulations, and tests, as well as student projects.
• Maintain the lab and equipment in a safe and organized manner, including the handling of hazardous or dangerous materials and equipment as required for some labs.
• Instruct students in the use of equipment and programs.
• Perform routine record keeping and report writing duties.
• Organize and prioritize work and manage time effectively.
• Communicate in both formal and informal setting with students, instructors, and other interested parties.
• Coordinate the activities of work study students.

Diversity Statement

All employees must 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.

Licenses and Certificates

This position requires the ability to access correctional facilities.

Physical Demands

• Sufficient ambulatory to move to work stations.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Skills to communicate with staff and students in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Read numbers and words and observe students perform tests and assignments.

Skills

• Carry out the responsibilities of the position including deliver instruction to small groups, design and set up laboratory assignments, experiments, simulations, and tests, as well as student projects.
• Maintain the lab and equipment in a safe and organized manner, including the handling of hazardous or dangerous materials and equipment as required for some labs.
• Instruct students in the use of equipment and programs.
• Perform routine record keeping and report writing duties.
• Organize and prioritize work and manage time effectively.
• Communicate in both formal and informal setting with students, instructors, and other interested parties.
• Coordinate the activities of work study students.