Academic Support Specialist - King City Education Center

Academic Support Specialist

• King City Education Center

Hartnell Community College

Salary: $5,878.00 - $7,144.00 Monthly

Job Type: Full-Time Classified

Job Number: 202300117

Location: King City Education Center 117 N. Second Street, King City

Department: King City Ed Center

Closing: 5/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Under supervision of the area administrator, this position supports students, faculty, and instruction in an academic learning environment. The Academic Support Specialist will be both a subject matter expert in a particular academic subject and also an expert in teaching and learning. Support activities may include tutoring, creating learning groups, delivering workshops, deploying teaching and learning technology, and responding to student needs using best practices.

Examples of Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Provides academic support services to students, including individual and group tutoring in a variety of subject areas; develops small learning groups to strengthen math, English, or ESL skills; and designs and delivers workshops to supplement classroom activities and improve student success.• Assists academic staff in the implementation of curriculum by performing specific instructional tasks, such as checking educational materials and equipment in and out, reviewing instructional materials, compiling student scores, and instructing students in the operation of educational equipment.• Using guidance from instructors, develops tutoring lesson plans and delivers support that aligns with the classroom curriculum and reinforces lessons and skills.• Reinforces instruction and assists students through a variety of means including tutoring, repetition and drills, and additional exercises and lessons for individuals and groups of students in reading, language, writing, mathematics, and in other subjects according to instructions and guidance from, and in collaboration with, instructors.• Assists students in the use of computer software important to education, like email applications, word processing, and course management software; demonstrates computer programs and software applications to students; assists students in the use of equipment, computer programs, and Internet resources.• Assists students in selected subjects for remedial, supplemental, or enrichment purposes; observes progress of students and shares observations with instructors.• Administers, proctors, and scores tests, quizzes, assignments, and assessments as appropriate and in accordance with established protocols and scales.• Orients students to available programs, services, and learning resources.• Researches best practices on teaching and learning and, in collaboration with instructors, prepares instructional, enrichment, and motivational materials.• Strives to maximize self-reliance of students in activities utilizing accepted principles of learning theory and motivation.• Maintains student records, monitors student progress and attendance; performs record-keeping activities.• Provides individualized assistance in the completion and understanding of work assignments.• Assigns work stations, folders, books, equipment, and materials to students according to established procedures.• Works in collaboration with faculty and administrators to meet students' tutorial needs.• Coordinates learning activities with the tutorial services coordinator and other appropriate instructional and student support personnel from throughout the college.• Supports daily activities to ensure effective and efficient operations.• Supports the development, analysis, and assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and Service Area Outcomes (SAOs) to ensure the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness (Program Planning and Assessment), and, in collaboration with supervisor, implements program modifications as necessary.• Performs related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Best practices in serving the needs of adult and under-prepared students.• Teaching and learning principles and practices.• Computers and various application and instructional software programs, as well as other technologies applicable for use in college classes.• Leadership and communication skills.• Workshop organization and meeting facilitation practices.• Community college-level subject content, especially in English, math, or ESL.• Problem solving and study skills.• Record-keeping and maintenance techniques.• Developmental education or a related area.• Oral and written communication and team building skills.

SKILLS AND ABILITY TO:

• Work collegially with faculty to foster student success.• Tutor students individually and in groups.• Effectively integrate technology to enhance student services and data collection.• Use correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.• Apply effective office practices and procedures and provide instruction in the use of equipment and software.• Learn and apply pertinent procedures and curriculum quickly and without immediate supervision.• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.• Actively attract and engage students in their own learning.• Use effective and innovative teaching methods, instructional design, and assessment strategies.• Adapt instructional techniques to accommodate varied learning styles and abilities.• Work independently with little direction.• Plan and organize work in a support team educational environment.• Perform data analysis and prepare comprehensive reports and records.• Maintain confidential information and accurate records.

Supplemental Information

A bachelor's degree and two years of experience working in an instructional setting withstudents who have basic skills needs.

Recent experience in providing academic support within a learning lab, learning resourcecenter or tutorial services are desired.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Regular, full-time, 12-month per year classified this position will need to work at both King City and Soledad and may be required to report to Main Campus when necessary. Weekly Schedule: Monday

• Friday, 8:00 a.m.

• 5:00 p.m. Starting salary: $5,878/monthly (Step A). The salary range 34 on the CSEA salary schedule is $5,878 to $7,144 (5 Steps). The district provides health benefits, which currently consist of full medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and a high percentage of coverage for eligible dependents. District-paid life, accident, and income protection insurance is provided for the employee only. Must become a Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) member.

APPLICATION PROCEDUREThe following documents MUST be uploaded as attachments to your online application:

1. Resume2) Cover letter3) Unofficial College/university transcripts

Diversity Statement

The following statement MUSTbe completed in your online application:

Provide a statement about yourself that specifically demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large.

EEO Statement

Hartnell Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

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