Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 1 EnvironmentScience Classroom Support

Location:Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department:SCC Environmental Services

Salary Range: $20.09 - $26.74

Starting salary for this position is: $20.09 (Hourly)

Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase.

About Us

Spokane Community College part of Spokane Colleges serves 15000 students with career technical liberal arts and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 02/04/2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About theInstruction & Classroom Support Technician 1 - Environment/Science Classroom Support

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Health and Environmental Sciences Office Manager and with direction from program faculty the Instruction & Classroom Support Technician plays a crucial role in supporting the educational process by providing technical assistance and resources for laboratory and lecture environments. This position is responsible for ensuring that all instructional equipment and materials are properly maintained organized and available for faculty and students. The Instructional Technician collaborates with faculty to enhance the learning experience through effective use of equipment technology and instructional resources.

This is a non-permanent hourly position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Equipment Management: Oversee the setup maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instructional technologies used in classrooms and labs.
• Technical Support: Aid faculty and students during lectures and lab sessions to ensure smooth operation of all instructional tools.
• Resource Coordination: Assist in the preparation and distribution of instructional materials including lab supplies handouts and digital resources.
• Training and Development: May help with training for students on the effective use of lab equipment and educational technologies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with faculty to identify needs for instructional materials and technologies that support curriculum goals.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of equipment inventory ensuring all items are accounted for and in good working condition.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure that all lab activities comply with safety regulations and best practices to provide a safe learning environment.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policies procedures and directives state and federal regulations orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance the Spokane College strategic plan and perform all related duties as required. *

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPETENCIES

• Communicates Effectively
• Quick Learner
• Effective at Collaborating
• Values Differences
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Situational Adaptability

Learn more about our competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or Associate of Applied Science degree. Or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position.
• General Background in Environmental Sciences.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Environment

• Work is performed primarily in a lab/shop environment with frequent interruptions and background noise.
• Work is occasionally performed outdoors in uncontrolled elements.
• Work is equally performed in an indoor office environment and outdoors in uncontrolled elements.

Activity and strength

• Work is active.
• Work requires long periods of standing and walking.
• Move up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Occasional to frequent change in position from sitting standing and walking.
• Occasional to frequent kneeling crouching crawling and climbing.
• Occasional to frequent repetitive reaching grabbing and stretching.

Technology and tools

• May be asked to operate and control power tools and/or large mechanized powered and non-powered equipment.

Customer service

• Work directly with faculty/students.

Hazards

• Must be able to read and understand instructions to recognize and handle hazardous unsafe or poisonous materials.
• Occasional exposure to fumes dust and odors.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Non-permanent hourly position.
• Work schedule will be determined by the supervisor in cooperation with faculty.
• This position is overtime eligible.
• Criminal background check is required.
• This position is eligible for coverage under a collective bargaining agreement. Membership is optional.

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B addition the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.

Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the an applicant is chosen for a position they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

Benefits Information

Medical dental life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board; WA State Retirement Plan; vacation and sick leave begin to accrue at the rate of one (1) day per month upon employment. (For positions that are less than full time leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.) This position is designated a bargaining unit position and union membership is not a condition of employment. Leave accruals and usage are governed by the WFSE collective bargaining agreement.

Public Employees Benefits Board

Additional benefits information

Required Application Materials

To qualify for consideration applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet which includes the following:

• Resume.
  
• References the names addresses and phone numbers of three professional references.

For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process please contact HR at

Equal Opportunity Institution

Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin citizenship or immigration status age perceived or actual physical or mental disability pregnancy genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status creed religion veteran or military status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access Title IX ADA equal opportunity compliance and/or grievances to:
Frederick Davis MA
Chief Human Resources Officer
Spokane Colleges
P.O. Box 6000 MS1004
Spokane WA. 99217-6000
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