Instructional Specialist - UAA Support

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Position Summary

Provide assistance to instructional programs by assisting the instructor in achieving educational objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the program as a whole.

Required Knowledge Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of effective instructional aide principles, practices. and trends.

• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information in accordance with District policies.

• Ability to perform all of the essential functions of the position.

• Ability to organize classroom setting to efficiently accomplish assignments.

• Knowledge of classroom procedures, student conduct and follows safe practices in classroom activities.

• Demonstrated commitment to leading and supporting academic programs through quality and excellence.

• Ability to prepare instructional materials and perform a variety of routine clerical duties. Some instructional areas may require a greater degree of knowledge based on instructional programs.

• Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.

• Ability to schedule activities, collect data and use program-related equipment.

• Strong written and oral communication skills for the purpose of conveying information to individuals while working in a community college environment.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Occasionally may be required to work with moderately heavy equipment/material weighing up to 75 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field plus one (1) years of related work experience and/or experience in a teaching environment.

• Official transcripts are required.

• Bilingual preferred.

***Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with the implementation of instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the instructor in improving the students' academic success through a defined course of study.

• Provide assistance in the development of competency-based curriculum and other instructional materials.

• Maintains accurate student and other records as required by law and the Board of Trustees and Administrative Procedures Manual.

• Prepares and organizes lessons as directed by the instructor, administers, scores and records a variety of tests according to established guidelines.

• Develops and maintains professional working relationships, with students, faculty, and staff.

• Participates in the development of the program objectives and assist with budget planning for the respective areas.

• Enforce student policies.

• Provides students with written course expectations and evaluations.

• Responsible for the requisition of supplies and instructional materials as needed.

• Assists in job placement of job-ready students.

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with a variety of individuals within the Dallas College community network.

• Provides excellent customer service.

• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.