POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
ESL Lab Assistant
Non-exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Classified
E
JOB SUMMARY: Coordinate the daily operations of the ESL laboratories and assist students with
course and laboratory assignments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Design and provide additional lab work based on identified problem areas.
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
40%
Act as a learning facilitator via customized workshops and learning sessions
for individuals or groups.
Supervise the activities of students and staff to ensure a safe learning
environment. Provide orientation in the use of the laboratory, equipment,
and supplies; ensure equipment is in good working order and perform
routine repair and maintenance.
20%
3. Assist in the planning and coordination of the daily operations of the ESL
15%
4.
Develop and maintain an inventory system for instructional materials and
equipment including computer hardware and software. Coordinate the
distribution and retrieval of classroom resources in a self-paced learning
environment; maintain usage records and monitor material returned.
15%
5.
Provide work direction, to any assigned part-time or work study staff;
provide feedback to the instructional dean regarding performance of staff
members assigned to the laboratory.
5%
2.
laboratories; maintain statistical records and information as required by
students, faculty, and administration.
6.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Instructional Dean
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides work direction and scheduling of tutoring and
work study staff assigned to the laboratory when needed.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Recommends expenditures
Revised: 5/17/08
Effective: 9/1/01
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree or equivalent
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) Years
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: None
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Skills/Abilities: Strong interpersonal, writing, and grammar skills.
Equipment Used: Personal computer, audio equipment, calculator, fax, and copier.
Software Used: A variety of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and e-mail
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties require little to moderate physical effort in working with light (up to 30lbs), easy to
handle materials. Duties performed may cause light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other
faculties due to long periods of standing, sitting, or repetitive motion.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as, sensitivity to the other person’s
point of view are often required to influence behavior, change an opinion, turn a situation
around, cause action, or understanding in others. This level of interpersonal skills is
required in positions, which regularly interact with others, through personal contact or
presentations, within the organization or members in the community.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job is performed in a laboratory setting or comparable working area with many and
frequent distractions such as noise, interruptions, or congested work areas with exposure
to some disagreeable elements.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand
the duties and responsibilities of this position.
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Employee Signature
Revised: 5/17/08
Effective: 9/1/01
Date
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