Language Statement
We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:
Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:
We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning
Position Purpose:
An Instructional Specialist is responsible for: a) providing specialized instructional support to a department head, faculty member or other supervisor and/or b) providing direct instruction and tutoring to students.
Essential Functions:
- Obtains, prepares, and maintains materials, equipment and supplies for student labs and classes.
- Cleans up and organizes supplies, materials and equipment.
- Keeps inventory records of supplies, equipment and materials.
- Provide initial program information to prospective students of diverse backgrounds in person, via phone or email and refer students to appropriate resources.
- Assist in orientation including testing new students and discussion of test scores or referral to advising personnel.
- Performs variety of tasks related to student admissions, (such as applicant interviewing, registration, solving student account issues, data entry verification and updating student data).
- Perform the full range of office support duties including word-processing, accurate filing, phone and front desk reception, processing forms, making copies, sorting mail, and maintaining inventory of supplies.
- Works closely with faculty to determine instructor needs.
- Assists students in completion of assignments and assists instructors in grading projects/papers.
- Keeps detailed records.
- May provide specialized instructional assistance.
- Conducts individual conferences with staff and students on goals, project planning, performance, grading and problems.
- Participates in demonstration teaching for students.
- Provides one-on-one instruction for students taking math, reading, or writing courses using a prepared independent study curriculum.
- Assists students with test taking and problem solving skills.
- Orients and tests students and answers questions.
- Diagnoses area that is causing a student difficulty and helps them with specific problems.
- Provides additional explanation, reference materials, assignments and examples to clarify concepts.
- Assesses students readiness to test, reminds students of test dates and assists in resolving scheduling problems.
- Conducts test conferences and determines a plan of action for the student.
- Provides advice to students.
- Monitors student progress and keeps records.
- Refers students to resources outside the department as necessary.
- Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Equity and Inclusion
- Demonstrate Lane Community College’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities.
- Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.
- Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.
- Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College’s Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.
Supervision Statement:
Reports to and works under the general supervision of an instructor or other supervisor. A head teacher, center or lab coordinator may be available to assign work, provide priorities and troubleshoot problems on a daily basis. Work is performed independently using specialized experience and training. Work is reviewed for the quality of assistance provided.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. Work may require sitting for two (2) to three (3) hours. This position may work independently in campus centers or labs. and may require evening work. Work Safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and Skill in:
- Knowledge in applying the principles and practices of GED preparation and Basic Skills education.
Ability to:
- Provide positive reinforcement and encourage students and/or tutors.
- Assist students to plan and carry out required projects.
- Use active listening and constructive feedback to guide students.
- Analyze and diagnose student problem areas and provide needed assistance.
- Prepare written materials for students as directed by instructors.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Maintain a patient, caring and respectful attitude with students.
- Keep accurate and detailed records.
- Develop networks for support or referral.
- Assess needs of students.
- Order and maintain necessary materials, supplies and equipment as required by the position.
- Work independently while keeping the learning environment neat and orderly.
Applicant Instructions:
Application Instructions
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties.
The Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume may not take the place of any section in the application.
Required Documents
To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:
- Application – Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
- Resume/CV – Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments.
- Cover Letter – Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.
- Transcripts – See instructions below.
If applicable: DD214 – Veterans, please fax, email, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College, attn. Jill Deneault,
deneaultj@lanecc.edu, Fax: 541-463-3970
Additional documents and letters of reference are not accepted.
Questions?
- For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586
- For position questions contact: bells@lanecc.edu
How to monitor your application
- Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.
- Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.
Positions close at 9:00 pm PST on closing date.
Transcript Instructions:
Transcripts are required
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If post-secondary education is listed in your application, then in order to be considered for the position unofficial transcripts must be provided.
- International degrees will require a foreign degree evaluation for their US equivalent. For more details, click here.
Attach under “Optional Document”, fax, email, deliver or mail to:
Lane Community College
ABSE/GED Department
Attn: Scott Bell
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Email:
bells@lanecc.eduUnion Association:
LCC Employees Federation (Classified)