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San Mateo County Community College District

Instructional Aide II (Temporary)
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Position Number: 4941082
Location: San Mateo, CA
Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design

Instructional Aide II (Temporary)

San Mateo County Community College District

Posting Number: 20141657S
Department: Sciences / Math / Technology SKY (DEPT)
Location: Skyline College
Position Number: 2CC039
Percentage of Full Time: 100%
FLSA: Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)
Months per Year: other
If other, please specify:
Salary Range:
Note:
Min Salary: $34.89 per hour
Max Salary: $44.76 per hour
Position Type: Classified, Temporary

Who We Are:
The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District's Strategic Plan, "success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals." The District's "Students First" Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at San Mateo County Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District:
Skyline College is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), enrolling approximately 16,000 students each academic year. Skyline College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Skyline College's Office of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness (PRIE) website.

Who We Want:
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The San Mateo County Community College District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

The Position:
This is paraprofessional work involved with assisting faculty in the delivery of classroom instruction and/or laboratory teaching in Math. Under direction, the employee performs a variety of preparatory work and planning, and at the direction of faculty prepares materials for use in the classroom and/or laboratory. Public contact is extensive and primarily includes students, faculty and staff, but can also include vendors and staff from other educational institutions and agencies, for the purpose of exchanging subject matter and procedural information. A high degree of independent judgment and creativity are required to resolve a wide variety of minor and occasional major problems that may arise. Consequences of errors in judgment can be 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 an Instructional Aide I by the scope of assignments, including tutoring responsibilities (without close faculty supervision), 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 Instructional Aide I staff, clerical staff, and student assistants as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

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, student materials for use in the classroom or laboratory, computer hardware, software, other learning tools, equipment and supplies, student assignments and progress, tests and student test scores, proctoring and scoring tests, student attendance, purchase or modification, inventory and storage of equipment, and other technical information related to the services and programs offered
Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops to obtain current procedural and other information and participates in division and department planning activities as needed
Makes presentations to small and large groups to publicize services and programs as assigned
Under direction of faculty or as the result of a student learning plan, tutors students on problem areas of a designated subject area, demonstrates subject-matter skills, directs students in practical laboratories, and demonstrates equipment techniques
Demonstrates safety procedures for use of classroom and laboratory equipment and supplies
Troubleshoots operational problems with laboratory and classroom equipment
Researches background of subject-matter to maintain current information and as directed by faculty, compiles and organizes lesson plans and materials for faculty presentation
Recommends the modification or purchase of laboratory and classroom equipment
Maintains a library of teaching and learning materials
Uses a variety of computer software to organize and maintain learning resources and related data, faculty materials, tests, and related data, prepare routine correspondence, reports, publicity and other materials
Proctors and scores tests as directed and supervised by 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 as assigned
Trains and directs the work of student assistants, clerical and other staff as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree, preferably in the applicable designated subject area OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Successful work experience of increasing responsibility, preferably in a classroom or laboratory setting, that has included tutoring students
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
Experience with directing the work of others
Skill in oral communication, including public speaking
Skill in written communication
Experience with research, compiling data for and preparation of statistical, narrative, and other reports
Skill in multi-tasking, prioritizing workloads, and working independently
Skill in the use of a variety of computer software to prepare correspondence and reports from rough draft
Skill in setting up and maintaining online and manual files

Physical Requirements:
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.

Equivalence to Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of the specific subject matter(s) taught in the classroom or laboratory
Skill in working with diverse adult learning styles
Skill in clear and direct oral communication, including public speaking
Skill in establishing and maintaining respectful, sensitive communication and working relationships with people at all levels within an organization who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
Skill in directing the work of others
Skill in written communication
Skill in performing routine research within a designated subject matter area
Skill designing lesson plans using original research and subject matter knowledge and materials
Skill in using a variety of computer software to prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, publicity, and other materials

Preferred Qualifications:

Benefits:
Due to the temporary nature of this position, benefits are not included.

Open Date: 02/23/2024
First Review Date: 03/01/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary:
Required Application Materials All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.

3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant's cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax: (650) 574-6574
Email: smccdjobs@smccd.edu
Web Page: https://smccd.edu/humanresources/

Conditions of Employment:
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)

2. Submit verifications of prior employment

3. Satisfactory references

4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States

6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees

7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.

8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

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.

Accommodations:
Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

Annual Security Report:
San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2022 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. Our 2022 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The 2022 Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2022 Annual Security Report is now available. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures and resources.

To apply, visit: https://jobs.smccd.edu/