Hi Listers,
Please help spread the word about these two open positions in the
Student Success Center at De Anza. They close 9/9/11.
To apply for either position, submit all required application
materials (listed below) to http://www.fhdajobs.net.
For more information about our application process contact:
Employment Services
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, California 94022
(650) 949-6217
Email: [log in to unmask]
http://www.fhda.edu
Instructional Support Technician, English, Reading, and ESL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:
Under the direction of the Student Success Center Supervisor,
participate in the coordination of instructional support programs for
English, Reading, and ESL; facilitate faculty and staff in providing
specialized tutoring assistance to English, Reading, and ESL
development level students; and train and provide work direction to
assigned student employees. The following duties will be carried out
in collaboration with the dean, discipline faculty, and all Student
Success Center staff. Participate in the coordination of
instructional support programs in English, Reading, and ESL. Provide
instructional support to students in developmental level courses in
English, Reading, and ESL. Use and promote the use of theory-based
developmental learning strategies such as meta-cognition when
assisting students and tutors. Provide individual, group,
class-assigned and/or online tutoring/lab instruction as well as
workshops to enhance student skills and knowledge in the areas of
English, Reading, and ESL. Implement and facilitate English, Reading,
and ESL student exercises, practices and assignments. Assist students
in developing effective study skills, time management skills,
critical thinking skills, note taking skills, etc. Assist students in
self-assessment of skills and performance levels; help students
develop learning goals and advance through various stages to meet
those goals. Prioritize higher and lower order learning tasks during
tutoring sessions. Assist in the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring
of tutors. Utilizing appropriate scheduling software, assist in the
scheduling of tutors including the identifying and assigning of
students and tutors to appropriate tutoring formats and settings.
Assist in the supervision, evaluation, and training of tutors
(including the maintenance of tutor attendance and performance
records) to ensure that effective tutoring, professionalism, and
adherence to district policies occurs. Prepare and maintain records,
reports and files related to assigned activities. Instruct students
and tutors in the use of software systems used to deliver English,
Reading, and ESL developmental level instruction; maintain currency
in instructional technology. Participate in various professional
development activities (including meetings, events, training,
conferences, literature review) to maintain currency in English,
Reading, and ESL, as well as developmental education theory and
practices. Participate in all required meetings (including division,
department, planning) and take an active role in planning for the
Student Success Center. Identify possible student learning challenges
and refer students to appropriate campus disability resources for
more expert advice. Provide coverage for Student Success Center
facilities as needed. Perform related duties as assigned.
Conditions Salary: $4,003.69 per month plus benefits; level N-45
Position: Full-time, Grant-Funded, One-year position.
Starting date: As soon as possible upon completion of the search process.
Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage for
employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee
assistance program, long-term disability, retirement benefits and
basic life insurance.
For information on our benefits package that includes medical for
employees and dependents, visit our web site:
http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to
complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no
later than the closing date of the announcement.
The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of
authorization to work in the U.S.
All interviewing costs incurred by applicant are the responsibility
of the applicant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's degree; -AND-
2. Two years of related work experience in a classroom,
tutoring and/or lab setting working with students in
English, Reading, or ESL. tutoring and/or lab setting working with
students in English, Reading, and ESL;
-OR-
An equivalent combination of education and experience that indicates
possession of knowledge and abilities in English, Reading, and ESL
Campus De Anza
Salary $4,003.69
Posting Date 08-22-2011
Job Close Date 09-09-2011
In addition, successful candidates will demonstrate the following:
1. Knowledge of pre-college and college level courses in English,
Reading, and ESL and/or related discipline.
2. Knowledge of developmental level teaching techniques and strategies.
3. Awareness of techniques used to address varied learning styles.
4. Knowledge of record keeping techniques.
5. Knowledge of instructional technology, including course management
systems, instructional software, and online management tools.
6. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for diverse
academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural
backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college
students, faculty and staff.
7. Understanding of learning differences, learning skills, potential
challenges and problem areas facing community college
students.Reading, and ESL.
Ability to 8. Ability to clearly explain fundamental concepts in
English, Reading, and ESL
9. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and staff in
providing instructional support to developmental level students.
10. Ability to utilize appropriate technology to support learning in
English, Reading, and ESL.
11. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
12. Ability to utilize effective interpersonal skills.
13. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective
working relationships with others.
14. Ability to utilize patience and respect for students' knowledge
and skill levels as well as styles.
___________________
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently
accepting applications for
Instructional Support Technician, Math, Science, and Technology, De
Anza College.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:
Under the direction of the Student Success Center Supervisor,
participate in the coordination of instructional support programs for
Math, Science, and Technology; assist faculty and staff in providing
specialized tutoring assistance to Math, Science, and Technology
developmental level students; and train and provide work direction to
assigned student employees. The following duties will be carried out
in collaboration with the dean, discipline faculty, and all Student
Success Center staff:
Participate in the coordination of instructional support programs in
Math, Science, and Technology. Provide instructional support to
students in developmental level courses in Math, Science, and
Technology. Use and promote the use of theory-based developmental
learning strategies when assisting students and tutors. Provide
individual, group, class-assigned and/or online tutoring/lab
instruction as well as workshops to enhance student skills and
knowledge in the areas of Math, Science, and Technology.
Implement and facilitate Math, Science, and Technology student
exercises, practices and assignments. Assist students in developing
effective study skills, time management skills, critical thinking
skills, note taking skills, etc. Assist students in self-assessment
of skills and performance levels; help students develop learning
goals and advance through various stages to meet those goals.
Prioritize higher and lower order learning tasks during tutoring
sessions. Assist in the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of
tutors.
Utilize graphical, symbolic, written, and oral approaches to assist
students in their mathematical and scientific problem solving.
Utilizing appropriate scheduling software, assist in the scheduling
of tutors including the identifying and assigning of students and
tutors to appropriate tutoring formats and settings. Assist in the
supervision, evaluation, and training of tutors (including the
maintenance of tutor attendance and performance records) to ensure
that effective tutoring, professionalism, and adherence to District
policies occurs. Prepare and maintain records, reports and files
related to assigned activities. Instruct students and tutors in the
use of software systems used to deliver Math, Science, and Technology
developmental level instruction; maintain currency in instructional
technology.
Participate in various professional development activities (including
meetings, events, training, conferences, literature reviews) to
maintain currency in Math, Science, and Technology, as well as
developmental education theory and practices.
Participate in all required meetings (including division, department,
planning) and take an active role in the ongoing Student Success
Center planning. Identify possible student learning challenges and
refer students to appropriate campus disability resources for more
expert advice. Provide coverage for Student Success Center facilities
as needed. Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's degree; -AND-
2. Two years of related work experience in a college
classroom, tutoring and/or lab setting working with students
in Math, Science, and Technology;
-OR-
Any combination of education and experience that indicates possession
of equivalent knowledge and abilities in Math, Science, and
Technology and instruction.
Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's degree in math, science or engineering.
Campus De Anza
Terms 12 Month
Department Student Services
Salary $4,003.69
Posting Date 08-22-2011
Job Close Date 09-09-2011
Review Date
Union Type: ACE
Schedule Full Time
In addition, successful candidates will demonstrate the following:
1. Knowledge of pre-college and college level mathematics, including
algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, and statistics as well as equivalent
level science and technology content.
2. Knowledge of developmental level teaching techniques and strategies.
3. Awareness of techniques used to address varied learning styles.
4. Knowledge of record keeping techniques.
5. Knowledge of instructional technology, including course management
systems, instructional software, and online management tools.
6. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for diverse
academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural
backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college
students, faculty and staff.
7. Understanding of learning differences, learning skills, potential
challenges and problem areas facing community college students.
Ability to 8. Ability to clearly explain fundamental concepts in
Math, Science, and Technology.
9. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and staff in
providing instructional support to developmental level students.
10. Ability to utilize appropriate technology to support learning in
Math, Science, and Technology.
11. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
12. Ability to utilize effective interpersonal skills.
13. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective
working relationships with others.
14. Ability to utilize patience and respect for students' knowledge
and skill levels as well as styles.
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Diana Alves de Lima
Co-Director, Student Success Center
De Anza College
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 864-8485 [log in to unmask]
http://www.deanza.edu/studentsuccess
The Student Success Center supports classroom instruction by helping
students at all levels become better learners and gain the confidence
and skills to achieve their greatest possible academic success.
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