Teaching Assistant - SAHS

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Job Summary

The Teaching Assistant position provides technical and administrative support to the faculty of the assigned department. This role maintains responsibilities for assisting faculty in the classrooms; assisting with the maintenance of student records; answering general student questions; supporting students in practicums; supporting students with interpersonal relationships; supporting students to navigate and participate in college functions and processes; and providing support to students in the assigned program.

This position serves to aid students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to have full access to the academic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, environmental, and social benefits of attending college.

Compensation Type:
Hourly

Compensation: $20.95



Job Summary

The Teaching Assistant position provides technical and administrative support to the faculty of the assigned department. This role maintains responsibilities for assisting faculty in the classrooms; assisting with the maintenance of student records; answering general student questions; supporting students in practicums; supporting students with interpersonal relationships; supporting students to navigate and participate in college functions and processes; and providing support to students in the assigned program.

This position serves to aid students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to have full access to the academic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, environmental, and social benefits of attending college.

Student Engagement

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.
• Designs curriculum embracing diversity, in all forms, to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio- cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities. Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology. Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with the Faculty Handbook and departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Creates and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporates departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements. Participates in the selection of appropriate materials to support course curriculum in accordance with the College’s guidelines. Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule. Employs and assists in the design and development of appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
  
  Be a facilitator of learning in a virtual environment.

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners. Maintains posted office hours in accordance with departmental and policies of the College.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students. Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom. Advises potential or current students within the discipline about the program, career, or transfer options available to assist with degree completion.…