Position Information
Posting Number:0600816
Position Title:Instructional Aide II - Physics/Mathematics
Salary:The annual salary range for this position is $45,732 - $55,872.
Division:CAÑ - Vice President, Instruction
Position Type:Classified Positions
Location:Cañada College
Percentage of Full Time:100%
Months per Year:Full-time, 12 Months Per Year
Position Number:3CC015
Posting Date:03-25-2013
First Review Date: Deadline is 10 p.m. PST 04-15-2013
Closing Date:Open Until Filled
General Statement:
This is paraprofessional work at the action level that
involves assisting Physics and Mathematics faculty in the delivery of
classroom instruction, and providing academic support to students.
Under direction, the employee performs a variety of preparatory work and
planning, and at the faculty direction prepares materials for use in
the classroom, organizes study groups in physics, mathematics, and other
STEM courses, and supervises the work of tutors and student assistants
in STEM courses. Public contact is extensive and primarily includes
students, College faculty and staff, but can also include vendors and
staff in other educational institutions and agencies, for the purpose of
exchanging subject matter and procedural information. A high degree of
independent judgment and creativity is required to resolve a wide
variety of minor and occasional major problems that may arise.
Consequences of errors in judgment can be moderately costly in public
relations and employee time; however, supervisory controls are available
to limit the risk of serious error. An Instructional Aide II differs
from Instructional Aide I by the scope of assignments, including
tutoring responsibilities, and level of required subject-matter
expertise. An Instructional Aide II can perform a wide variety of
classroom and laboratory duties within the scope of the classification.
An Instructional Aide II can direct the work of student assistants,
other clerical staff and Instructional Aides I, as assigned.
(Position is funded by a 5-year HSI-STEM grant, and is contingent upon availability of funds from the US Department of Education)
(Position is funded by a 5-year HSI-STEM grant, and is contingent upon availability of funds from the US Department of Education)
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Exchanges information with students, faculty and staff
regarding subject-matter, resources, materials, policies and procedures
associated with the classroom or laboratory setting; confers with
faculty regarding curriculum, computer hardware, software and other
learning tools, student assignments and progress, tests, student test
scores, alternate learning methods and other technical information
related to the services and programs provided; attends meetings,
conferences and workshops to obtain current subject-matter, procedural
and other information; participates in division and department planning
activities; makes presentations to small and large groups to publicize
the services and programs as assigned.
2. Tutors and/or demonstrates equipment, techniques, and other aspects related to a particular subject-matter, in conjunction with faculty; demonstrates subject-matter skills; directs students in practical laboratories; tutors students on problem areas of the subject-matter as directed by faculty or as the result of a student learning plan; demonstrates safety procedures for use of classroom and laboratory equipment and supplies; trouble shoots operational problems with laboratory and classroom equipment.
3. Researches background of subject-matter to maintain current information; as directed by faculty, compiles and organizes lesson plans and materials for faculty presentation; recommends the modification or purchase of laboratory and classroom equipment.
4. Uses a variety of computer software to organize and maintain learning resources and related data, compose and prepare correspondence, reports, publicity and other materials; writes, administers and scores tests in conjunction with faculty; sets up and maintains online and manual files; enters, modifies and retrieves a variety of statistical and other data for special and regular reports.
5. Trains and directs the work of student assistants, clerical and other staff as assigned.
2. Tutors and/or demonstrates equipment, techniques, and other aspects related to a particular subject-matter, in conjunction with faculty; demonstrates subject-matter skills; directs students in practical laboratories; tutors students on problem areas of the subject-matter as directed by faculty or as the result of a student learning plan; demonstrates safety procedures for use of classroom and laboratory equipment and supplies; trouble shoots operational problems with laboratory and classroom equipment.
3. Researches background of subject-matter to maintain current information; as directed by faculty, compiles and organizes lesson plans and materials for faculty presentation; recommends the modification or purchase of laboratory and classroom equipment.
4. Uses a variety of computer software to organize and maintain learning resources and related data, compose and prepare correspondence, reports, publicity and other materials; writes, administers and scores tests in conjunction with faculty; sets up and maintains online and manual files; enters, modifies and retrieves a variety of statistical and other data for special and regular reports.
5. Trains and directs the work of student assistants, clerical and other staff as assigned.
Requirements:
This classification requires a combination of education
and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Physics,
Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related area;
completion of course work in calculus-based physics (at least three
semesters), and in mathematics up to differential equations; successful
work experience of increasing responsibility that has included tutoring
others; demonstrated skills in respectful, sensitive communication with
people of diverse cultures, language groups and abilities; oral
communication, including public speaking; written communication;
research, compiling data for and preparation of statistical, narrative
and other reports; use of a variety of computer software to prepare
correspondence, memoranda and reports; and, setting up and maintaining
online and manual files.
This classification requires communication with individuals, small groups and large groups; work in close proximity with individuals; comparing data, and interpreting data to others; flexibility, tact and patience; manual dexterity; bending; pulling; pushing; and reaching in order to perform the essential functions.
This classification requires communication with individuals, small groups and large groups; work in close proximity with individuals; comparing data, and interpreting data to others; flexibility, tact and patience; manual dexterity; bending; pulling; pushing; and reaching in order to perform the essential functions.
Desirable Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of subject matter in lower-division Physics and Mathematics courses
2. Skill in working with diverse adult learning styles
3. Skill in oral communication, including public speaking
4. Skill in directing the work of others.
5. Skill in written communication.
6. Skill in establishing and maintaining respectful and sensitive working relationships with people who are diverse in their cultures, language groups and abilities
7. Skill in performing research in a designated subject matter area
8. Skill in designing lesson plans using original research, subject-matter knowledge and materials.
9. Skill in using a variety of computer software to compose and prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, publicity and other materials.
2. Skill in working with diverse adult learning styles
3. Skill in oral communication, including public speaking
4. Skill in directing the work of others.
5. Skill in written communication.
6. Skill in establishing and maintaining respectful and sensitive working relationships with people who are diverse in their cultures, language groups and abilities
7. Skill in performing research in a designated subject matter area
8. Skill in designing lesson plans using original research, subject-matter knowledge and materials.
9. Skill in using a variety of computer software to compose and prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, publicity and other materials.
EEO Statement:
The San Mateo County Community College District is an
Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who
represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities
of its surrounding communities.
Benefits:
Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums
(depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and
vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional
paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and
an Employee Assistance Program. Optional tax-deferred flexible benefit
403(b) and 457 plans are also available. Classified employees
participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System, a
defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California.
Required Documents:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The cover letter should address applicant qualifications
as they directly relate to the Requirements and Desirable Skills and
Abilities listed in this announcement.
The Selection Process
Candidates who most closely meet the stated requirements and desirable skills and abilities will be invited to a committee interview. Selected candidates may also be required to demonstrate their job-related skills and may be asked to provide supplementary application materials.
Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Request forms may be obtained from the WEB Page or by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly. For additional information or assistance you may contact Human Resources by phone at (650) 358-6822, by fax at (650) 574-6574 or by e-mail at smccdjobs@smccd.edu
The Selection Process
Candidates who most closely meet the stated requirements and desirable skills and abilities will be invited to a committee interview. Selected candidates may also be required to demonstrate their job-related skills and may be asked to provide supplementary application materials.
Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Request forms may be obtained from the WEB Page or by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly. For additional information or assistance you may contact Human Resources by phone at (650) 358-6822, by fax at (650) 574-6574 or by e-mail at smccdjobs@smccd.edu
