Agriculture and Horticulture - Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 1

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

8d • $20 - $27

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Office Manager. This position provides department support by performing routine instructional support services for the Spokane Community College Environmental Sciences Department, including Agriculture and Horticulture. Duties include assisting in the preparation of materials and equipment for use in a classroom; setting up, maintaining, and operating equipment in accordance with standardized procedures or instructions received from academic or supervisory personnel; assisting students in course work assignments, individualized, and group instruction for development of learning skills such as reading, study skills, or other instructional areas; assisting instructors in presenting course material; and administering and scoring tests. This is a non-permanent, hourly position. Not to exceed 18 months.

Requirements

• Ability to use computers
• Ability to work with a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to be self-motivated and work independently, as well as in a group setting.
• Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of grounds chemicals/fertilizers and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• One or more years of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation.

Responsibilities

• Assists instructor in classroom work, and lecture periods; assists in the classroom with self-help needs.
• Prepares materials for use in classrooms; sets up assignments, equipment, or demonstration apparatus for classes; confers with instructor in establishing and developing assignments.
• Receives materials and supplies used in classes to include scheduling/picking up supplies; assists instructors in demonstration of tools, apparatus, and materials.
• Modifies equipment, materials and programs as required for individual instructors; assists students and instructors in selecting correct tools and materials; maintain vans to insure they are clean, fueled and receive routine maintenance.
• Administers standardized tests to students, scores tests and records results for analysis.
• Maintain outdoor educational areas, including the garden, conifer area, beds surrounding Buildings 8 and 10 (including the Ralph Street bed), the north-side bed of Building 1, and the compound. Duties include mowing, planting, pruning, weeding, pest control, debris removal, and irrigation system maintenance. Act as a liaison with Facilities and Environmental Sciences for coordination on spraying, pruning, and irrigation tasks.
• Maintain the shop area for cleanliness, stock of supplies and repairs.
• Assist with field trips; may require driving a Spokane Colleges issued van.
• Maintains records of work activities and prepares reports; videotape classes as needed.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges’ strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board
• WA State Retirement Plan
• vacation and sick leave begin to accrue at the rate of one (1) day per month, upon employment.
• This position is designated a bargaining unit position and union membership is not a condition of employment.
• Leave accruals and usage are governed by the WFSE collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed