What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - Foreign Language (Temporary) position at Los Rios Community College District?
- Position Summary
Under general supervision of assigned manager/supervisor, assist faculty by working with students individually or in groups in the improvement of academic knowledge and technical skill, and does related work as assigned.
For a detailed job description for this temporary postingclick here.- Typical Duties
Assists foreign language instructors by tutoring students individually and in groups in language concepts and skills acquisition. Builds a rapport with students learning a second language; trains students and student tutors in appropriate learning methods and procedures, as defined by instructors; and oversees student workers as needed, including scheduling and assigning tutors. Maintains student lab attendance records; and proctors tests and files results as instructed. Enters data into computers and servers; sets up and digitizes audio-visual programs and loads them on to the server; and trains students and student tutors in the use of instructional equipment, especially in the use of high end multi-media computers including loading software, maintaining application files on the server, and maintaining student desktops and programs. Assembles, develops and maintains records and files of instructional material and equipment; clarifies instruction assignments; confers with instructors on student progress, class procedures and instructional methods; and sets up and operates audio-visual, VCR, and cassette player equipment. Assists faculty or staff with student conferences and laboratory research; assists in maintaining a collection of resource materials; compiles appropriate end of semester statistics and generates reports; and performs related duties as required.
- Minimum Qualifications
- EXPERIENCE:One year of tutoring, instruction, or work experience related to students of a foreign language.EDUCATION:Completion of an Associate's Degree in Foreign Languages or 60 semester units (90 quarter units) with 12 units in foreign languages or linguistics courses.
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.
(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.Education Requirement:One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)
Education must be from an accredited institution. - Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:
- A Los Rios Community College District Application
NOTES:- Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
- Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
- Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
- Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
- Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
- Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
- A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
- Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.
The Los Rios Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, creed, gender, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political beliefs, political activities, political affiliation, disability, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, medical condition, 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.
