Instructional Assistant​/Gateway to College - Laney; GRANT FUNDED

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Instructional Assistant/Gateway to College - Laney (GRANT FUNDED)

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Laney College

Laney College, in the heart of vibrant, multicultural downtown Oakland, features the cosmopolitan atmosphere and human energy of a big-city university. Laney is adjacent to the Oakland Museum of California, blocks from historic Chinatown and a pleasant stroll from Lake Merritt.

Since 1948, Laney has provided educational opportunities to students throughout the East Bay and beyond. Serving approximately 14,000 students each semester, Laney reflects the incredible diversity of the community that surrounds it and provides opportunities to traditionally underserved populations. Dozens of languages are spoken on Laney’s campus each day.

The school boasts a proven track record of success with exceptional educational programs. The college was given full accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges ( ACCJC ) in summer 2009 – a distinction awarded to only five community colleges out of the 27 reviewed that year. In addition, Laney ranks among the top community colleges in California in transferring students to U.C. Berkeley.

Job Title: Instructional Assistant/Gateway to College - Laney (GRANT FUNDED)

Time Base: 40 hrs/week 12 months/year

Compensation: Salary Range: $4,282.22 - $5,442.60/Month, Hiring Range: $4,282.22 - $4,716.85/Month

Position Type: Classified

Department: Student Services - EOPS/DSPS (543)

City: Oakland

State: CA

Positions assigned to this classification are professional level positions which support and are funded by a categorically funded program/project. Continuation of the position is contingent upon refunding of the program/project. Under general supervision, the position assists Gateway to College instructors and staff in supporting high school students enrolled in dual enrollment courses at Laney College. Provides instructional support in college-prep and high school coursework, contributes to a positive learning environment, and assists in academic coaching, workshop facilitation, and student success efforts within the Gateway to College program.

WORK SCHEDULE

Instructional Assistant positions are often less than full-time with a work schedule of five days and less than 40 hours/week. Duties are normally performed 10 or 11 months in a year, but 12-month assignments are possible based on program needs. May be required to work some evenings and Saturdays during peak periods such as registration, onboarding, outreach events, or program orientations

The Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) requires the district to identify the essential duties/functions of the position. Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.

• Assists in the day-to-day coordination of Gateway to College academic support, including scheduling, workshop planning, and tracking student academic progress.
• Supports instructors and counselors in orienting high school students to the college environment and dual enrollment expectations
• Provides support to students with understanding assignments, time management, and navigating Canvas and other academic platforms.
• Assists individuals and small groups in academic skill development in both general education and guided pathway courses.
• Explains basic…