Republic Center Instruction Technician, Biology - PT Hourly (Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 1) (Non-permanent classified paid hourly)

CCS Spokane • Republic, KS

1d • $20 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Instruction Technician assists the rural biology instructor by performing routine instructional support services for the Republic Center. Duties include activities such as assisting in preparing materials and equipment for use in the classroom and laboratory; setting up, maintaining, and operating equipment in accordance with standardized procedures or instructions received from the supervisor; 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 classified paid hourly position. Not to exceed 18 months.

Requirements

• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Proficiency in English.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic familiarity with biology or health science laboratory equipment
• Able to manage time to meet deadlines with minimal direction.

Nice To Haves

• Six months to two years of full-time experience/training in the biological or health sciences.
• Related education.

Responsibilities

• Assists supervisor/instructor in lab work, field trips, and lecture periods; assists in the classroom.
• Prepares materials for use in classrooms, laboratories or instructional shops; sets up assignments, equipment or demonstration apparatus for classes; confers with instructor in establishing and developing assignments.
• Receives materials and supplies used in classes; assists instructors in demonstration of tools, equipment, machinery, apparatus and materials.
• Modifies equipment, materials and programs as required for individual instructors; assists students and instructors in selecting correct tools and materials.
• Catalogues equipment and supplies for easy acquisitions and orders supplies.
• Administers standardized tests to students, scores tests and records results for analysis.
• Follow schedules; communicate with instructors; set up solutions, chemicals, and other supplies for the week’s labs; safely designate, treat, and/or dispose of waste; maintain lab equipment; and maintain/order supplies for instructional biology labs.
• Monitors laboratories to ensure compliance with safety policy.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance the 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 11.33 hours vacation and 8 hours sick leave per month, upon employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed