Part Time Instructional Program Specialist - Math Lab

Gavilan College•Gilroy Campus, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Instructional Program Specialist – Math Lab is a 0.5 FTE, 10-month academic-year position working 20 hours per week, with no district benefits. Under general supervision, the specialist coordinates and directly provides instructional and program assistance to students, performs office and support activities for instructors and program areas, and completes related duties as assigned. This paraprofessional role supports learning-assistance settings such as learning labs, study labs, tutorial centers, and classrooms. The specialist focuses on math and uses subject-matter knowledge to adapt assistance for students with differing learning needs and backgrounds. The role may also assign, direct, and supervise student workers and other non-employees. The ideal candidate is equity-minded, student-centered, and able to serve a diverse student and faculty population in person and online. The position calls for strong quantitative reasoning and college-level mathematics knowledge, particularly in precalculus, calculus, and statistics. The specialist collaborates with mathematics faculty, tutors, STEM Center colleagues, and other campus peers on student support, outreach, orientations, presentations, and intensive math workshops. The work is performed primarily indoors in classroom and learning-assistance center settings.

Requirements

Associate of Arts degree with major coursework related to the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of experience in instructional support or other responsible experience demonstrating mastery of the subject matter and ability to explain and assist in teaching it.
Knowledge of principles, theories, methods, resources, and equipment in the specialized instructional or program area at the community college level.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for instructional or program assistance.
Knowledge of special needs, techniques, and adaptive equipment for working with specified socioeconomic, ethnic or cultural, and learning or physical-disability populations, as relevant to the assignment.
Knowledge of standard office equipment and common applications software, basic records management, data recording, report preparation, and correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Skill in applying instructional methods and procedures and in reading, understanding, and presenting technical or specialized course materials.
Ability to operate specialized equipment, computers, and software and train others in their use.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and adapt information, materials, and interactions to special population needs.
Ability to maintain clear and accurate records, logs, files, and databases and prepare clear written reports and correspondence.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Strong quantitative reasoning and demonstrated knowledge of college-level mathematics, particularly precalculus, calculus, and statistics.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to the needs of a diverse student and faculty population while providing in-person and online support.
Specified positions may require a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record, willingness to work shifts, or certification of bilingual skill.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Public speaking and presentation skills.
Student-centered event-planning skills.
Technical proficiency with Microsoft 365.
Basic webpage management skills.
Familiarity with social media platforms.
Detail-oriented and organized approach, excellent record-keeping skills, technological adaptability, and comfort managing and responding to large volumes of inquiries.
Experience in a diverse and dynamic academic support role and understanding of the relationship between academic support and student success.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group assistance or leadership for students in learning assistance centers, labs, classrooms, and specialized programs.
Explain texts, course materials, problem-solving techniques, principles, and subject-area rules.
Review student work, identify areas requiring further assistance, and address deficiencies.
Prepare instructional support materials for individual and group use.
Adapt assistance, explanations, and materials to special population and program needs.
Maintain current knowledge of assigned subject matter, learning resources, equipment, computers, and software.
Coordinate learning assistance with curricula and program requirements in collaboration with faculty and program staff.
Orient and train students in the use of learning-assistance equipment and materials, including computers, software, tutorials, log-in procedures, and recordkeeping.
Set up, monitor, and operate learning-assistance equipment; identify equipment or facility problems and arrange for repairs or maintenance.
Maintain lab and center materials and supplies; order supplies and equipment and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Promote learning-assistance and special-program services through flyers, announcements, presentations, student outreach, and other marketing or recruitment activities.
Assist students with required forms and paperwork and may coordinate program-related activities or clubs.
Recruit, interview, select, train, schedule, assign, direct, and review the work of student workers and other non-employees.
Identify useful program and support resources, assist with referrals, and coordinate appointments.
Monitor, document, and report student progress, attendance, interactions, and concerns.
Operate standard office equipment, including desktop computers, copiers, and scanners.
Maintain logs and records, compile data, and prepare periodic and special summaries and reports.
Perform support tasks such as reception, telephone coverage, compiling, collating, duplicating, distribution, scheduling, and errands.
May provide specialized training, conduct field trips, and provide or operate physical or adaptive assistance for students with learning or physical disabilities.
May assist with orientation and training of new employees.
May administer standardized non-interpretive tests.
Collaborate with STEM Center Instructional Program Specialists and peers on outreach, math orientations, presentations, and intensive math workshops.