Instructor Assistant - Welding Fabrication

Receives direction and guidance from Instructor/Advisor and/or Center Director and performs administrative support as required for training and student programs. Participates in promoting the CET mission and initiatives and in the accomplishment of the organization’s goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (Based on assignment, may include but are not limited to, the following):

• Assists the Instructor in the classroom with small group and individual training.
• Works with the Instructor to address individual student needs to better assist students in academic/remedial subjects.
• Works with the Instructor in preparing lesson plans and demonstrating effective teaching methods and techniques.
• Assists with preparing written materials and handouts that are explicit, well-organized and legible.
• Interacts with students and staff in a positive, cooperative and professional manner. Promotes “self-help” attitudes and positive self-images.
• Collaborates with the Instructor to evaluate students’ progress in accordance with established standards and criteria.
• Assists with maintaining the classroom/work station/lab equipment and alerts the Instructor if repairs are appropriate.
• Maintains good organization and adheres to safety standards. Conducts regular inspections of classroom work areas and equipment and reports any hazardous conditions.
• May assist in maintaining confidential attendance records, student files, including progress reports that may be shared with sponsoring agents, complying with all federal and state laws regarding adherence to safeguards to protect confidential student data.
• Under the direction of Instructor, utilizes software/computer programs to analyze, process, record, retrieve and verify student statistical data/files, complying with all federal and state laws regarding adherence to safeguards to protect confidential student data.
• Participates in weekly unit meetings; assists with implementing student action plans.
• May assist with planning and coordinating special projects and program events; participates in other CET initiatives.
• Attends staff development trainings which may require overnight travel, as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the technical skill.
• Knowledge of proper procedures for handling confidential information. · Knowledge of standard clerical/office/filing procedures.
• Ability to learn and implement department policies and procedures.
• Ability to learn to use a computer and other related equipment.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand instructions and ask for assistance when needed. · Ability to work in an efficient and organized manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines assigned.
• Ability to minimize wasting of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
• Ability to deal tactfully with students, staff, visitors, and the general public.
• Ability to project a positive and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work effectively with a team to complete all assignments.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly desired based on school location.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• CET shall employ instructors assistants who possess the academic, experiential and professional qualifications to teach, including a minimum of a high school diploma (or its equivalent)
• A minimum of three (3) years of industry experience, education and training in current practices of the subject area they are teaching or meets the equivalency of the minimum qualifications in the technical area of instruction.
• Experience working with persons of diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
CET is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it is our policy to be in compliance with all federal, state and local law relative to discrimination in employment. CET follows the practice of promoting Equal Employment Opportunity.