Instructional Assistant - Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) (Temporary)

Under general supervision of assigned manager/supervisor, assists DSP&S faculty member by working with students individually or in groups in the improvement of academic knowledge and technical skill by providing access to and arrangements for adaptive educational equipment, materials and supplies required by students with disabilities; and does related work as required.

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Provides initial in-take evaluation for students referred for services, and provides verification of the existence of an observable disability or verifies a disability based on documentation from the appropriate agency. Helps develop and maintain a system of records and student portfolios, test scores, follow up, etc.; assists with oversight of equipment and supplies; and locates, provides, and operates appropriate instructional materials and equipment for the instructor and students. Interacts with instructional staff, instructional assistants, and student workers in organizing stockrooms and planning the arrival of materials in support of organizational goals; and maintains stockroom records, equipment and materials in an orderly condition. Assists faculty member or staff with student conferences; tutors students individually or in groups in designated skills areas; coordinates and assists the work of student-tutors and substitutes for them as needed; confers with instructor on student progress; and oversees tutor attendance and time sheets. Writes letters to agencies for financial aid and/or other support services; and updates Disabled Students Diagnostic Assessment procedures. Monitors student progress in designated skills areas; clarifies and certifies completion of instructor assignments; assists with scheduling of students into lab sections; and records and files test results in accordance with specific instructions. Assists with coordination and oversight of the laboratory facility; assists in test-taking facilitation, including proctoring and modification of tests and test administration; serves as assistant to the instructor in the class and/or in the laboratory as needed. Assists with the provision of interpreter services, mobility assistance, notetaker and reader services, speech and transcription services, transportation assistance, and specialized tutoring; and performs related duties as required.

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.