Instructional Laboratory Technician
Instructional Laboratory Technician - Writing Center
West Valley-Mission Community College District
Closing Date:
West Valley-Mission Community College District
Instructional Laboratory Technician - Writing Center
Campus
West Valley
Definition
Under direction of an assigned supervisor, operate a computer-assisted writing laboratory and maintain equipment, materials and supplies; facilitate student learning by providing assistance to faculty and students; select, train and student workers in check-in/out processes and other laboratory procedures.
West Valley College, though just minutes from the heart of the Silicon Valley, is in a beautifully park-like setting on 143 wooded acres. This physical environment enhances the existing warm and inviting collegiate learning environment. Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a linguistically and culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.
Assignment
80% of full-time, 30 hours per week, 11 months per year. Work location: West Valley College.
Salary and Benefits
• Anticipated Hiring Range: 3,408 – 3,553 monthly (Dependent upon experience).
• Employer-contributed medical, dental, vision for employee and dependents to include domestic partner (prorated for employees working less than 100% of full-time).
• Employer-paid long-term disability for employee.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non-workdays between Christmas and New Year.
• 12 days sick leave accrued annually (prorated for employees working less than 100% and 12 months).
• 10 to 22 days vacation annually (prorated for employees working less than 100% and 12 months).
• Personal necessity leave and personal business leave.
• Educational growth incentive program from $35 to $175 monthly.
• $500 longevity award annually after 15 years of service and $1,000 longevity award annually after 20 years of service.
• CalPERS retirement.
• Union-affiliated position with required dues.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Two years of experience in an instructional or instructional support capacity in the fields of writing, reading and/or basic skills.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• Operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory.
• Basic principles of training and supervision.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and composition.
• Record keeping methods.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy.
• Operation of computers, peripheral equipment, office machines, and educational and business software.
Ability to:
• Operate and maintain a tutorial laboratory, offering instructional assistance in laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Operate, maintain and demonstrate the use of specialized equipment and software used to reinforce instruction.
• Provide instructional guidance and assistance to students in a laboratory environment at the community college level.
• Recruit, select, train and supervise student desk attendants and workers.
• Operate office machines, computers, peripheral equipment and a variety of software.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Facilitate learning activities and opportunities for students.
• Prepare instructional materials for laboratory activities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.
• Provide instructional guidance and assistance to individuals and small groups of students in computers and peripheral equipment.
• In collaboration with the English department faculty help create assessment tools and rationales to track the effectiveness of services; administer assessments; analyze, record and make recommendations in accordance with assessment outcomes.
• Recruit, select, train and supervise student desk attendants and workers; schedule laboratory activities and tutoring sessions to ensure optimal use of the laboratory; assign students to tutors and respond to questions and complaints regarding laboratory services. * Provide orientation to the tutorial laboratory for students, tutors and instructors; explain policies and procedures and promote program activities.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records, logs and files related to student and tutor payrolls, laboratory use statistics, purchases, budget, and equipment and supplies inventory.
• Maintain a clean and safe learning environment in the laboratory; install printers and keyboards; maintain equipment and schedule repairs as needed.
• Order, receive, store and inventory equipment, supplies and materials for laboratory use; prepare, issue and distribute instructional materials.
• Communicate with instructors, vendors and suppliers regarding laboratory purchases, operations and equipment; respond to questions from students and others to promote and publicize laboratory services.
• Research information regarding the price and availability of materials and equipment for the laboratory, and make purchase recommendations as requested.
• Operate a computer-assisted writing laboratory to facilitate student learning in correct English usage and the operation of computer hardware and software.
• Set up, operate and demonstrate the use of equipment including desktop computers, printers, instructional software, and audio-visual equipment; assist students in using instructional software; schedule and arrange for equipment repairs.
• Purchase, install, operate and maintain instructional software; duplicate, issue and inventory instructional materials and study aids for use by students, staff and instructors using the laboratory.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Duties are primarily performed in an instructional laboratory environment. Incumbents are subject to noise from equipment operation. The working conditions described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
Duties require the physical ability to see clearly to operate or transport equipment and to provide information to students and staff, hear and understand voices over telephone and in person, sit or stand for long periods of time, walk and move equipment, use hands and fingers to handle or manipulate assigned equipment, reach with hands and arms, move among students in the laboratory, move and transport instructional materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application Information
• To be considered an applicant for a position at West Valley-Mission Community College District, all materials requested in the job announcement must be received no later than the deadline.
• Incomplete and/or late applications will not receive committee consideration.
• If transcripts are required, include copies of ALL college transcripts with your application to verify all degrees earned and college coursework taken. Certified copies are only required at time of hire.
• Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
• Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application.
• DO NOT SEND unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will not be used for consideration of employment.
• The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely
Selection Process
• After the deadline date, a committee will review and evaluate applications and supporting materials to select the applicants to be interviewed. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.
• The District may choose to re-advertise or indefinitely delay filling a position. Some positions may include first and second level interviews.
• The District reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
• Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
• Any tentative verbal offer of employment is contingent upon formal approval of the college Governing Board.
To apply, please visit: https://wvm.peopleadmin.com/postings/2115
Posting Number
FY11/12-070FT
Close Date
04/16/2012
EOE
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: wvm.peopleadmin.com
Applicants who, due to a disability, require accommodations to complete the application, testing or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (408) 741–2174 to arrange for assistance.
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