Instructional Assistant; Electrical & Instrumental Technology​/Process Technology

Instructional Assistant (Electrical & Instrumental Technology/Process Technology)

Posting Number: 0002227

Location: Los Medanos College

Salary: $45,139.20 (Step
1) – $54,979.20 (Step
5)

Position Definition: To perform a wide variety of responsible instructional assistance and support tasks in accordance with assignments and directions from a classroom instructor or other academic personnel.

• Assists in the administration of classroom and laboratory assignments, exercises, and tests under the direction of an instructor or other academic personnel.
• Supports discipline or department with specific subject matter knowledge with some level of autonomy.
• Monitors individual progress of students and discusses problems and improvements with instructor.
• Provides students with assistance and training in the operation of various laboratory and classroom equipment, materials, and/or machinery.
• Advises students on improved study methods; explains concepts, principles and terminology to students as needed.
• Prepares, operates, and maintains laboratory testing and instructional equipment and supplies; may operate computers.
• Orients students and new faculty on the procedures used and equipment available within a learning laboratory facility.
• Assists in the administration and scoring of tests, examinations, and practical demonstrations.
• Develops and maintains administrative documents, records, logs, files, and statistical information as assigned.
• Makes referrals to remedial or tutorial programs as necessary.
• Assists in the preparation of instructional materials and study aids to be used by students or faculty in classroom, laboratory and individual study situations.
• Issues instructional materials and equipment to students; maintains inventory of supplies and equipment used; assists in procuring new or replacement materials as necessary.
• Provides cashiering services, including billing, collections, deposits, reconciliations and other activities.
• Maintains attendance and enrollment records of assigned class or laboratory.
• May be required to plan, coordinate and schedule events, activities, shows, displays and related demonstrations.
• Assists with the development and monitoring of the budget.
• Suggests appropriate learning materials to be used by students, in accordance with instructor's approval.
• Provides basic tutoring in subject area.
• May select, train and supervise student assistants.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Education: Possession of an Associate degree from an accredited college with major in assigned subject area or discipline, or the equivalent.
• Experience and Training: Two (2) years of work experience instructing, tutoring or assisting in the instruction of adult students in assigned subject area or discipline.
• Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and applications of subject matter; tutoring methods; administration, scoring, and interpretation of exams; modern office and laboratory equipment; record keeping and statistical compilation; classroom and laboratory procedures; cash handling procedures; state, federal and local regulations; safety procedures.
• Skills and Abilities: Perform instructional assistance functions; monitor student progress; prepare and demonstrate equipment; prepare and maintain records; operate, troubleshoot office equipment; communicate procedures; calculate and score exams; work independently; organize work; supervise student assistants; communicate effectively; work cooperatively with diverse populations.

• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot instructional or lab equipment safely and effectively.
• Experience assisting in lab or classroom settings, preparing materials, setting up demonstrations, and supporting student learning.
• Demonstrated ability to support and engage a diverse student population in hands‑on technical environments.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage lab operations, equipment inventory, and instructional materials.

New employees will be placed at the first step which is $45,139.20 per year, second step $47,414.40 per year or third step at $49,828.80 per year (depending upon experience). All step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur on an annual basis until the maximum step of $50,179.20 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

Job Close Date: 1/9/2026

Open Until Filled: No

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