What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Specialist position at Western Iowa Tech Community College?
Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Instructional Specialist
Division
Learning
Department
Institutional Research and Resource Development
Job Description
The Instructional Specialist provides direct academic support and educational technology assistance to students through individual and small-group tutoring. The ideal candidate is student-centered, collaborative, organized, and passionate about helping students succeed.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide individual and small-group academic support to students in assigned subject areas, with preference given to mathematics or English.
- Assist students with educational technology, digital textbooks and courseware, tutoring platforms, assistive technology, and other instructional technologies.
- Troubleshoot common technology and courseware issues and connect students with additional support resources as needed.
- Assist with the daily operations of the Tutoring Center, including helping maintain tutor schedules, supporting service coverage, and ensuring a welcoming learning environment.
- Serve as a resource for peer and student tutors by sharing tutoring strategies, answering questions, and assisting with orientation and ongoing support.
- Assist with workshops, outreach activities, and campus communication related to academic success strategies to increase student awareness and utilization of tutoring services.
- Maintain knowledge of emerging educational technologies, digital tools, and student support practices and recommend opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Support the development and management of student academic resources.
- Maintain tutoring records and assist with collecting usage and participation data.
This is a full-time, grade 6, administrative position with an annual salary of $49,728. Benefits include health, dental, long-term disability and group life insurance, retirement, tuition waiver, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in math, English, education, or a related field.
- Experience providing academic support, tutoring, or related student services.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse student populations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience in secondary or postsecondary education.
- Experience planning student workshops.
- Knowledge of Canvas, Cengage, VitalSource, tutoring software, assistive technology, and other educational technologies.
Physical Demands
Salary
$49,728
Position Category
Administration
Position Type
FT
Hours Per Week
40
Grade/Level
6
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8am – 5:00pm
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S174P
Job Open Date
07/01/2026
Job Close Date
Salary : $49,728