Instructional Assistant - Biological Sciences 47.5% (19 hours/ week)
Instructional Assistant - Biological Sciences 47.5% (19 hours/ week)
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Summary
Provides tutorial technical assistance and/or lab support to students either in a classroom or walk-in laboratory setting who are usually but not limited to pre-college non-credit certificate or non-transfer course work. Tasks performed require technical competence in the subject taught.
Distinguishing Career Features
The Instructional Assistant - Biological Sciences is the first level in a career path for classroom walk-in and scheduled labs and tutoring. The Instructional Assistant will demonstrate subject matter competency in pre-college or first-year math language arts writing and/or business and other occupations that result in a certificate. Instructional Assistants may also be assigned as a second position in more advance and scientific courses
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among departments and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties:
- Works with faculty/instructional administrator to design construct troubleshoot modify or rebuild equipment modules experiments that will be used in the classrooms/ laboratories in a division comprised of various related but different subject areas.
- Assists in laboratory preparation for all assigned Biological Sciences/Chemistry classes.
- Creates written instructions for use of lab services and computer equipment as necessary. Creates answer keys for sample materials for all materials in instructional materials files.
- When performing setup calculates amounts and portions such as mass volume length percentage concentration levels angles etc. Safely keeps and properly disposes and/or takes down the experiments and simulations.
- Makes repairs to equipment and learning assistance devices. Checks out and maintains control over tools equipment supplies materials used by students. May be required to maintain contact with appropriate vendors.
- Maintains records of laboratory activity including typing forms or inputting data or otherwise retaining information regarding the acquisition maintenance and distribution of tools equipment materials supplies and/or written materials.
- Provides for the general cleanliness and security of the laboratory or shop work area. Handles and disposes of harmful or hazardous materials according to specific instructions relating to their disposal. Participates in providing for a safe environment for the conduct of the laboratory. Reports maintenance problems as they occur.
- Attends training as necessary to maintain currency of knowledge and communicates safety concerns and necessary updates to supervisors.
- Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
- Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 Code of Professional Ethics.
Qualifications and Physical Demands
Knowledge and Skills
The position requires working knowledge of principles and properties of general and analytical chemistry biology chemistry or physics.
Requires working knowledge of chemical reactions.
Requires working knowledge in the use of basic-to-advanced scientific and laboratory equipment.
Requires in-depth knowledge of laboratory or workshop procedures organization equipment tests experiments and simulations.
Requires knowledge of safe and proper handling of harmful chemicals substances and hazardous wastes.
Requires a well-developed knowledge of instructional methods and techniques.
Requires advanced mathematics skill to make calculations for preparation of chemical solutions and compounds including statistical confidence limits algebraic computations weights volumes and percentages..
Requires sufficient knowledge of computers to use common desktop and specialized applications used in education.
Requires sufficient knowledge of the English language to prepare correspondence and materials suitable for classroom presentation.
Requires sufficient human relation skills to facilitate learning and to convey technical concepts to others. 11. Requires sensitivity to the needs of students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Abilities
- Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
- Requires the ability to carry out the responsibilities of the position and set up laboratory assignments experiments simulations and tests.
- Requires the ability to prepare instructional equipment solutions and solids for laboratory experiments.
- Requires the ability to operate calibrate and perform minor repairs to laboratory equipment and tools.
- Requires the ability to conduct research of educational materials and equipment.
- Requires the ability to maintain the lab and equipment in a safe and organized manner including the handling of hazardous or dangerous materials and equipment as required for some labs.
- Requires the ability to perform routine record keeping and report writing duties.
- Requires the ability to organize and prioritize work and manage time effectively.
- Requires the ability to communicate in both formal and informal setting with students instructors and other interested parties.
Physical Abilities
- The general physical demands working conditions and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
- Essential functions will vary by position.
- As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) the District shall engage in a timely good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who because of their disability are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
Education and Experience
The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a certificate program at the college level or internship in a trade and six months of prior experience tutoring students supporting or setting lab exercises. Or any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.
Licenses and Certificates
May require a valid driver license.
Conditions of Employment
This recruitment isfor one permanent part-time classified 19 hour per week 10-month per year position.The normal hours of work are Monday through Friday in-between the hours of 9:00 am to 9:00 pm with the flexibility to occasionally work evening hours and/or weekends when necessary to meet the needs of the department. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.
Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
ATTENTION:Before applying please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310)(Download PDF reader)to check if your application may be impacted. If you have any questions please contact HR Recruitment at or .
Application Requirements
To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at by the application deadline:11:59PM Monday August 11 2025.Incomplete applications application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).
A complete application packet includes:
- A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
- A Current Resumeof professional and educational background and experience.
- A Cover Letterdetailing your experience related to the role.
- Responses toSupplemental Questions (Please provide clear and detailed responses as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume put see resume or N/A or leave blank).
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance by emailing or by calling 714.438.4716.
Pay Philosophy
Coast Community College District through policies practices and other benefit programs delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity inclusion and workforce general it is the policy of the District to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees.(Salary Range E0-113)Employment Information
- Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
- The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies procedures and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 )
- The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students staff administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the Districts strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
The SELECTED CANDIDATEis required to complete the following prior to employment:
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
- Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidates expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND
- Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.
Additional Information
Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness promotes mutual understanding and respect and provides suitable role models for all students. We arecommitted to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin ancestry sexual orientation marital status medical condition physical or mental disability military or veteran status or genetic information.The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includesCoastline Community CollegeGolden West CollegeandOrange Coast College.
Coast Community College District Title IX:
direct link2024 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report(Download PDF reader)is the 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2018 - 2021 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.
Employment Type
Full-Time
