Agriculture and Horticulture - Instruction & Classroom Support Technician

About Us

Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities.

Under the general supervision of the Office Manager, this non-permanent, hourly position provides department support by performing routine instructional support services for the Spokane Community College Environmental Sciences Department, including Agriculture and Horticulture. Duties include assisting in the preparation of materials and equipment for use in a classroom; setting up, maintaining, and operating equipment in accordance with standardized procedures or instructions received from academic or supervisory personnel;

assisting students in course work assignments, individualized, and group instruction for development of learning skills; assisting instructors in presenting course material; and administering and scoring tests.

This is a non-permanent, hourly position. Not to exceed 18 months.

• Assists instructor in classroom work and lecture periods; assists in the classroom with self-help needs.
• Prepares materials for use in classrooms; sets up assignments, equipment, or demonstration apparatus for classes; confers with instructor in establishing and developing assignments.
• Receives materials and supplies used in classes including scheduling/picking up supplies; assists instructors in demonstration of tools, apparatus, and materials.
• Modifies equipment, materials and programs as required for individual instructors; assists students and instructors in selecting correct tools and materials; maintains vans to ensure they are clean, fueled and receive routine maintenance.
• Administers standardized tests to students, scores tests and records results for analysis.
• Maintains outdoor educational areas, including various garden/lot areas; performs duties such as mowing, planting, pruning, weeding, pest control, debris removal, and irrigation system maintenance.
• Acts as a liaison with Facilities and Environmental Sciences for coordination on spraying, pruning, and irrigation tasks.
• Maintains the shop area for cleanliness, stock of supplies and repairs.
• Assists with field trips; may require driving a Spokane Colleges issued van.
• Maintains records of work activities and prepares reports; videotapes classes as needed.
• Models professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Complies with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements.
• Supports and advances Spokane Colleges’ strategic plan, and performs other duties as assigned.

Note:

An asterisk indicates this is an essential duty.

• Action Oriented
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Values Differences
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Situational Adaptability

Learn more about our competencies by visiting the official page.

• Ability to use computers
• Ability to work with a team
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Valid driver’s license

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to be self-motivated and work independently, as well as in a group setting
• Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
• Knowledge of grounds chemicals/fertilizers and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• One or more years of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation

• Work is commonly performed outdoors in uncontrolled elements
• Work is active
• Move up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. Team lifts are encouraged
• Frequent kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and twisting
• Requires communication ability necessary to understand instructions and recognize hazardous, unsafe or poisonous materials and/or products
• Occasional exposure to fumes, dust, odors and/or bio hazards
• Respiratory equipment used may require adherence to applicable safety rules and standards
• Work directly…