Republic & Newport Center Instruction Technician, Biology - PT Hourly (Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 1) (Non-Permanent Classified Paid Hourly)

CCS Spokane•Republic, KS

10d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Instruction Technician assists the rural biology instructor at the Republic Center by providing routine instructional support. The role supports classroom and laboratory activities, including preparing materials and equipment, setting up and maintaining equipment, assisting with course assignments and instruction, and administering and scoring tests. The position is non-permanent, classified, and paid hourly, with a duration not to exceed 18 months. The work schedule is determined by the supervisor, and the position is overtime eligible.

Requirements

Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in English.
Basic math skills.
Basic familiarity with biology or health science laboratory equipment.
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines with minimal direction.
Ability to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a criminal background check.
Ability to work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor or instructor with laboratory work, field trips, lecture periods, and classroom activities.
Prepare classroom, laboratory, or instructional-shop materials; set up assignments, equipment, and demonstration apparatus; and confer with the instructor on assignments.
Receive class materials and supplies and assist instructors with demonstrations of tools, equipment, machinery, apparatus, and materials.
Modify equipment, materials, and programs as needed for instructors, and help students and instructors select appropriate tools and materials.
Catalogue equipment and supplies and order supplies.
Administer standardized tests, score them, and record results for analysis.
Follow schedules and communicate with instructors; prepare solutions, chemicals, and other weekly laboratory supplies; safely designate, treat, or dispose of waste; maintain laboratory equipment; and maintain or order instructional biology lab supplies.
Monitor laboratories for compliance with safety policies.
Perform related duties as assigned; model professional decorum and mutual respect; comply with district policies and applicable regulations and agreements; and support the Spokane Colleges strategic plan.