Instructional Support Specialist I- Fire Technology

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
In consultation with senior-level staff or faculty works with students individually or in small groups to enhance their learning providing direct assistance in the use of equipment and materials needed for instruction. Assists and corrects students with problems practice sets and homework both manual and computerized. Maintains files of each students papers; monitors lab hours attended by each student; maintain records and course material as directed. Distributes learning materials to students such as assignments cassette players tapes visual aids and other teaching tools ensuring proper inventory controls. Orients students to a learning laboratory. Sets up pre-determined learning or lab experiences for students as required by faculty direction. Provides support to students using computers. Assists students solve common problems with computer software or input/output devices. Administers homework assignments learning simulations tests (including pre-and-post assessments) and quizzes students based on formats provided by instructors. Corrects tests and student homework and supplemental learning exercises using templates or fact sheets derived by faculty. Provides feedback to students on test and homework results. Maintains instructional laboratory or equivalent environment in a safe clean and orderly condition. Assists in maintaining operational condition of equipment. Performs clerical support such as layout preparation and copying of instructional materials and forms student information such as instructional goals and tests. May take messages for students or instructors who are working in the area. Provides students staff and the public with information over the telephone or in person relating to specific programs. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Physical Demands
Requires sufficient ambulation to move to work stations. Requires good arm hand finger dexterity in order to use a personal computer keyboard and other office equipment. Requires normal hearing and speaking skills to communicate with staff and students in one-on-one and small group settings. Requires visual acuity to read numbers and words and to observe students perform tests and assignments.