Instructional technology specialist Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $ 25.00

2 OPEN POSITIONS

The Farmworker Institute of Education and Leadership Development (FIELD), is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. FIELD was founded in 1978 by Farmworker Leader Cesar E. Chavez and is dedicated to strengthening Americas agricultural and rural communities through our Core Values of Opportunity, Excellence, Integrity, Innovation and Si Se Puede. FIELD carries out its mission through a continuum of educational and workforce development programs that assist underserved communities in achieving empowerment, self-sufficiency, and a better quality of life. FIELD has realigned our training and education to promote career pathways for adult learners. This includes work experience opportunities in Environmental Conservation, Energy, Education, Entrepreneurship and Civic Action. FIELDs Purpose is to To Empower the Underserved to be Self-Sufficient.

Bell Schedule

Monday through Thursday (6.5 hours - 390 minutes)

8 : 30 AM - 12 : 00 PM Class

12 : 00 PM - 1 : 00 PM Prep.

5 : 00 PM - 8 : 00 PM Class

Fridays (4 hours & 45 minutes- 285 minutes)

8 : 30 AM - 1 : 15 PM Class

1 : 15 PM - 2 : 15 PM Prep.

JOB SUMMARY

The Instructional Assistant supports the EPIC Teachers by working with adult students to provide supplemental small group instruction and tutoring support at the high school level. At times, the IA may utilize remote instruction from learning centers throughout the state of California. The Instructional Assistant must possess preparation in teaching a culturally diverse population using language acquisition strategies utilizing synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES includes, but not limited to the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Assists students and teacher both in-person and online.
• Assists teachers in the implementation of individualized learning plans for all students, including those with bilingual / bicultural instructional needs.
• Tutors individuals and small groups to reinforce student learning.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of specialized instructional materials, including all online programs used in the classroom.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of student records and files.
• Assists with testing administration and scoring as assigned.
• Assist with the implementation of short term and long-term independent study.
• Requisitions, stores, distributes, and maintains an inventory of educational instructional materials.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of a learning environment appropriate to the special instructional requirements of students.
• Uses a second language and provides cultural experiences to assist students with bilingual / bicultural needs.
• May serve as a translator to facilitate communication with monolingual, non-English speaking students.
• Assists students in operating technology necessary for successful completion of assignments and courses.
• Assists with developing and updating schedule and instructional plans for support staff and substitute use.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGE SKILLS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and / or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primarily works in a classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock with use of electrical equipment such as computer, projector, etc.