Instructional Assistant, ETS

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Provide academic support in various subjects to students enrolled in a College or Pre-College Program utilizing education software and programming. Works directly with students assisting in one -on-one, small group, and classroom settings. Supports the Program’s objectives and initiatives as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•Administers, scores, and evaluates educational and career assessments
•Diagnoses student tutorial needs
•Assists in the development of educational action plans
•Develops and implements supplemental curricula, materials and instruction for basic skills courses
•Assists with individual and/or small group tutoring sessions
•Conducts educational workshops
•Assists in tracking and maintaining a computerized records database of individual student progress, including academic achievement, enrollment retention, graduation and transfer
•Works with and/or demonstrates various types of audio-visual materials, computer applications, and other materials or delivery systems used in an instructional program
•Assists in the recruitment and retention of program students
•May supervise Work-Study students and Student Assistants
•Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
•Bachelor’s Degree
o Significant related experience may substitute for education
•Minimum of two years of academic experience working directly with students
•Demonstrated previous success in motivating and encouraging students


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
•Possess basic knowledge of fundamental Mathematic/English/Science concepts with the ability to apply in various situations
•Demonstrated knowledge of exemplary instructional methods and practices
•Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
•Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
•Demonstrated commitment to providing exemplary customer service
•Intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population


COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
•Service Focus
•Communication
•Adaptability

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
•Time Utilization
•Continuous Improvement

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
•Collaboration
•Quality of Work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
(The 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.)
•The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
•The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
•Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
•Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite