Instructional Assistant - Automotive Technology

DEFINITION:

Under supervision of the appropriate administrator, this position plans and organizes a wide range of instructional assistance activities in the Automotive Technology program; values and promotes the mission and vision of the college.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

Under minimal supervision, the incumbent performs a wide range of responsible instructional support and clerical duties related to the operation of the Automotive Technology Program. The incumbent in this position assists Automotive Technology Instructors with general program operations and administration.

1. Assists Automotive Technology Department instructors in the preparation of the automobile used in class demonstrations.
2. Collaborates with other instructional staff in the design and development of instructional materials and study aids.
3. Prepares purchase orders, locates parts, and reviews inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment.
4. Issues and receives supplies, materials, and equipment for student use in laboratory and classroom assignments; keeps records and effects the return of supplies and equipment.
5. Ensures working condition of equipment relating to safety and operations and initiates repairs, as needed.
6. Tutors and assists individual or small groups of students in assigned subject-matter areas to reinforce classroom lessons.
7. Observes student performance and behavior in the assistance of lab tasks,ensuring safety and lab clean-up.
8. Assists instructors in maintaining record keeping for materials, projects, and participation.
9. Performs general clerical duties in support of the classroom laboratory.
10. Assists faculty and students in maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment to ensure the health and safety of students; assists in cleaning the classroom and class supplies and equipment.??
11. Provides instructors with information relative to student participation.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principals of automotive repair;
• Automotive tools and equipment;
• Proper procedures and practices in the use of automotive tools and equipment;
• Health and safety practices and precautions applicable to automotive shop areas;
• Capabilities of computer systems, software and hardware common to instructional shop areas;
• Principles of recordkeeping;
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
• Business correspondence and report writing.

Demonstrated Ability to:

• Work with a high degree of independence and initiative;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Learn, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures with sound judgment.

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in education, automotive technology or a related field OR graduation from high school or its equivalent AND two years of full-time paid experience in the automotive repair field, preferably as a technician or service writer.

Licenses and other requirements:

• ASE or AERA or other professional certifications upon hire.
• Ability to be insured by the District's carrier for operation of district motor vehicles.

Working Conditions:

• Duties will be performed in an indoor and outdoor environment;
• Exposure to electrical energy, noise, dust, grease, potentially hazardous chemicals, waste and infectious materials;
• Work with machinery;
• Operating motorized equipment and vehicles;
• The incumbent will experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the regular workday.
• The incumbent will have contact, in person or on the telephone, with staff, students and the general public.

Physical Demands:

• Typically may stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Operates a computer.
• Communicates over the telephone, email and in person.
• Regularly lifts, carries and/or moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, standing, sitting or walking for prolonged periods of time

Special Qualification:

Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.