Instructional Assistant

June 28, 2023
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Job Description

Instructional Assistant

Rancho Santiago Community College District

Salary Range: Grade
PT-5: $21.08/hour

Job Type:

Job Number: CL23-00546

Location: Santa Ana,
CA

Division: Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education

Closing: Continuous

Job
Description

CLASS SUMMARY
Under general supervision – assists credentialed instructor(s) by providing
tutorial assistance and other instructional support services; performs related duties as required.
REPRESENTATIVE
DUTIES

Provides tutorial assistance to individual and small groups of students; administers and scores tests or work samples
to measure levels of achievement; maintains a proper learning environment; performs various clerical duties including recording attendance
and performance, preparing and distributing teaching aids and instructional materials, filing; assists in setting up, organizing and
maintaining equipment and supplies; may orient students on proper operation of relevant equipment; may assist in registration.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
This class generally reports to the Assistant or Associate Deans but is under the
direction of Teachers. This class works closely with students in the classroom.
KNOWLEDGE AND
ABILITIES

Knowledge of: principles of tutoring and assisting students at the college level; good written and oral
English; record keeping, clerical and general office procedures; college classroom and learning procedures; content area and equipment of
relevant course(s).

Ability to: work well with tutor and assist students; assist instructors in various paraprofessional and
instructional-related services; learn and utilize a wide variety of assigned instructional materials; administer and score objective tests;
perform clerical, filing and supportive duties; learn and operate office equipment; understand and follow oral and written instructions;
maintain a proper learning environment; establish and maintain effective relationships with instructors, personnel and students; be
sensitive to students from diverse backgrounds.

Skills: some positions may require oral and written proficiency in a second
language, as measured by biliteracy tests.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
Training and ExperienceA.A. degree with major in area assigned; or A.A. degree with two years work
experience in related field; or above average successful completion of courses in related area and one year of work experience in related
area; or any combination of training, experience, and a recommendation by the instructor/administrator and approval by their
Dean.
EEO STATEMENT
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is committed to the concept and
principles of staff diversity and equal employment opportunity by prohibiting discrimination based on ethnic group identification, national
origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition
(cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, or on the basis of these
perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Applications from all persons interested in the position are encouraged. SELECTION CRITERIAApplication
Screening
In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting
candidates for interviews:

  • Education experience (breadth and depth)
  • Work experience (breadth and depth)
  • Demonstrated
    ability to work cooperatively with others
  • Bilingual ability is Spanish
  • Demonstrated experience in working with diverse
    socio-economic communities
  • Professional growth activities
  • Specialized skills training
  • Leadership
    skills
  • Written and/or oral communication skills
  • Presentation
  • Problem Solving Skills

Based on the
information presented in the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will
be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and an oral interview. Meeting the position’s minimum
requirements does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet
and exceed requirements and are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool. InterviewApplicants selected for an
interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During
the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:

  • Oral
    communication skills
  • Presentation
  • Problem-solving skills

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all
applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the
correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants. The District will make
reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants should contact Recruitment in the Human Resources Office for
assistance. Application ProceduresThe position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will begin
on June 30, 2023. To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a complete online Rancho Santiago Community
College District Online application that includes the items listed below no later than June 29, 2023. People & Culture will review all
applications for completeness, and only complete application packets will be forwarded to the screening committee for further review.

A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following:

  1. RSCCD Online Application
  2. Resume – details all
    relevant education, training, and other work experience

Foreign Transcripts: Education completed outside of the
United States must be equivalent to that gained in the conventional/accredited United States education programs to be considered for the
satisfaction of minimum qualifications. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), a United States-based credentials evaluation
service, must translate and evaluate Foreign transcripts. Conditions of EmploymentSelected candidate(s) is required to
complete the following prior to employment as part of the onboarding process:

  1. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to
    work in the United States (by in-person appointment in People & Culture)
  2. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis
    Exam
  3. Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate’s expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of
    employment)

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rsccd/jobs/3891982/instructional-assistant

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