Instructional Support Technician, Agricultural Mechanics- Modesto Junior College

Instructional Support Technician, Agricultural Mechanics – Modesto Junior College

Under direction, leads and performs highly advanced and technical support duties in the specialized field of East Campus/Agricultural Mechanics Technician laboratory and/or instructional environment; assists instructors in preparing for complex learning experiences; coordinates the functions of the East Campus/Agricultural Mechanics units; operates and maintains specialized equipment related to the assigned instructional areas; monitors and ensures the safety of student activities that may involve the use of hazardous equipment, chemicals, or other materials;

performs complex technical administrative support tasks for faculty and other instructional staff; and performs related work as assigned.

• Assists East Campus/Agricultural Mechanics Technician faculty and instructional staff by preparing and presenting complex technical materials designed to enhance students’ learning processes; participates in the planning and implementation of exercises and/or experiments; sets up and conducts complex instructional exercises as directed; may independently implement and coordinate instructional sessions and activities.
• Prepares complex and specialized equipment, materials and/or chemicals for exercises in support of the related programs.
• Responsible for dispatching, maintaining log of the Agricultural Department transportation fleet.
• Seeks out sources of demonstration materials and supplies.
• Sets up, disassembles, cleans or replaces apparatus and instructional materials used in activities and demonstrations.
• Prepares and properly disposes of solutions, cultures, and specimens.
• Ensures that assigned learning environments are maintained in a safe, clean and orderly condition; calibrates and performs minor repairs on equipment; monitors the cleaning and organizing of materials; monitors the safety and security of equipment; coordinates with vendors for repair and maintenance services as needed.
• Ensures that chemicals and equipment are stored appropriately and safely.
• Orders and purchases chemicals, laboratory supplies and equipment; contacts and negotiates with vendors to obtain supplies as needed.
• Oversees the disposal of unsafe or hazardous materials according to Federal, State, County and City regulations.
• Maintains records of materials ordered, issued, used and returned and prepares related reports; maintains inventories to ensure that adequate quantities are available for timely instructional use.
• Instructs and/or tutors individual students and small groups to reinforce and follow up on classroom learning activities; monitors and assists students in drills, practices and study activities as a follow up what was presented during regular classes.
• Reports student progress toward the accomplishment of learning objectives.
• Maintains libraries and/or inventories of instructional resources and materials; maintains records of materials loaned to students for home study.
• Organizes and presents workshops related to the development of study skills, interpersonal skills, life skills, academic improvement, and other subjects relevant to learning.
• Coordinates and performs administrative support duties that may require typing, proofreading, filing, checking and recording information.
• Posts information to a computerized and/or manual management information storage and retrieval systems; retrieves and compiles information and prepares complex clerical forms, reports and summaries.
• Operates a variety of computers and/or industry related technology equipment pertaining to the assigned academic area; maintenance and troubleshooting; assists students in utilizing specialized technology as part of the learning process; resolves and repairs minor technical issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, procedures, goals and objectives of the subject or program being supported.
• Modern office and classroom procedures and equipment, including computers and associated software applications.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• If assigned to an instructional laboratory, the advanced and…