Adult Education Instructional Assistant, Welding

To establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill an anticipated vacancy and future vacancies (part-time) for the duration of the list, up to one year. The anticipated vacancy is a 10 month, part-time (16 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) located at Simi Institute for Careers & Education, Simi Valley, California.

Completed application must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. a week prior to the multiple choice exam. Late applications will not be accepted.

A) Multiple Choice Test = 40% weighting on final score. Tentatively scheduled for TBD.

B) Structured Interview = 60% weighting on final score. Tentatively scheduled for the week of TBD.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job posting by the Final date to receive applications in order to move forward in the testing process. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the multiple choice test. Those with the highest scores on the multiple choice test will be invited to the structured interview. The testing process is subject to change as needs dictate.

All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

The information included in the Work Experience section of the application will determine whether applicants meet minimum qualifications. Please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Tutors students in small group and individual settings within a classroom and laboratory environment to reinforce concepts taught by the instructor and develop and increase skills in welding, including providing assistance to students in the use of equipment and materials needed for instruction, performing complex procedures for students, and orienting students to the laboratory or workshop.
• Assists with presentation of lessons, learning materials, instructional exercises, and other classroom activities such as lab projects, small group exercises, and independent study; conducts demonstrations and simulations to support instruction.
• Works with instructors to design, construct, modify, and rebuild equipment, modules, and experiments for use in the classrooms/laboratories.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs repairs on welding and related equipment.
• Sets up, tests, and takes down equipment, supplies, and work stations used in classes and laboratories.
• Cleans equipment and work areas; handles and disposes of harmful or hazardous materials according to specific instructions relating to their disposal.
• Maintains and inventories equipment, materials, and supplies such as but not limited to tools, parts, metal items, consumable supplies, and written materials and manuals required for student instructional needs; checks out and monitors tools, equipment, supplies and materials used by students.
• Performs clerical duties in support of the welding program, including ensuring that students sign into the laboratory, preparing orientation and testing schedules, composing and preparing forms, documents, and materials, inputting data, maintaining files and records of classroom activity (e.g. answer keys, answer sheets, laboratory instructions, modules, charts, signs), recording attendance, and ordering materials and supplies.
• Serves as a liaison between students and instructors and keeps instructors apprised of student progress.
• May proctor tests in the absence of the instructor.

• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

• A high school diploma or GED AND six months of experience providing assistance to students in a welding instructional program or welding in an industrial/commercial environment
• OR Completion of a recognized welding program of at least six months' duration
• * Completion of 48 semester units at an institution of higher education, or an associate's (or higher) degree highly desirable. Incumbents hired into this classification, and who have completed (and provided proof) of this level of education will be assigned as an Adult Education Instructional Assistant at salary range 60.

• Welding certification granted by a recognized…