Instructional Assistant - Mathematics (Temporary)

Los Rios Community College District•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Under moderate oversight, incumbents assist faculty by working with students individually or in groups in the improvement of academic knowledge and technical skill; trains and oversees student workers/tutors and/or temporary Instructional Assistants. For a detailed job description for this temporary posting click here. Assists faculty in providing oversight of the Mathematics Tutorial Centers; assists students individually or in groups to master the subject material in mathematics; directs the use of computer-assisted instruction materials; assists in maintaining a collection of resource materials; maintains computer databases and records of instructional materials and equipment; assists with recruiting, training and coordination of student workers and temporary employees and oversees the student workers and temporary employees with hiring, evaluation, and payroll processes; proctors exams; and maintains computer records of attendance and evaluation; computer data files; clock in and back-up functions; assists director in scheduling and managing staffing process of the center; assists instructors in lab a with instructional research such as tests; test modules for accuracy and design; assist with word processing related to instructional and testing materials; assists in developing training materials, including syllabi and visual aids; establishes rapport with students, tutors and faculty; assists faculty members or staff with student conferences, with laboratory or field research and student conferences; assists with the production and dissemination of materials that advertise services; and performs related duties as required.

Requirements

One year of experience in mathematics tutorial work or other related positions
Completion of an Associate's Degree in Mathematics or 60 semester units (90 quarter units) with 21 units in mathematics courses
Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles
Successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment
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Responsibilities

Assists faculty in providing oversight of the Mathematics Tutorial Centers
Assists students individually or in groups to master the subject material in mathematics
Directs the use of computer-assisted instruction materials
Assists in maintaining a collection of resource materials
Maintains computer databases and records of instructional materials and equipment
Assists with recruiting, training and coordination of student workers and temporary employees
Oversees the student workers and temporary employees with hiring, evaluation, and payroll processes
Proctors exams
Maintains computer records of attendance and evaluation; computer data files; clock in and back-up functions
Assists director in scheduling and managing staffing process of the center
Assists instructors in lab with instructional research such as tests
Assists with test modules for accuracy and design
Assists with word processing related to instructional and testing materials
Assists in developing training materials, including syllabi and visual aids
Establishes rapport with students, tutors and faculty
Assists faculty members or staff with student conferences, with laboratory or field research and student conferences
Assists with the production and dissemination of materials that advertise services
Performs related duties as required