Instructional Support Assistant I

Description

Under the direction of the assigned manager, provide hands-on academic support in a variety of academic subjects; work cooperatively with faculty to ensure tutorial objectives are met.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

This is the entry level class in the Instructional Support Assistant series and distinguished from other classes within the series by the performance of tutorial assistance in a variety of academic subjects and the performance of limited and routine duties relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Responsibilities and Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Provide hands- on academic support in a variety of academic subjects.
• Confer with instructors regarding academic progress of students; relay students' questions and information to instructors.
• Maintain accurate and complete attendance records.
• Provide students with resources, strategies, and skills necessary to successfully complete their work in an assigned subject.
• Assist instructors to prepare materials for classes; proctor exams; administer oral and written make-up exams; perform general clerical duties such as typing, filing and duplicating materials.
• Provide training and assistance to student tutors.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be :

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent supplemented with college level coursework in area of assignment.

Experience :

One year experience providing tutorial assistance.