Disabled Students Program and Services Assistant - Substitute

Instructional Assistant

Under general supervision, performs instructional assistance duties in Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) department by preparing gym, fitness center, fields, pools, and other areas for classes; reinforces the instructions and activities taught by the instructor; actively monitors students participating in fitness activities; assesses student progress to achieve desired learning outcomes; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Works under the direct supervision of the department manager. Does not directly or indirectly supervise other employees but may provide work direction to student workers.

Work Schedule

24 Hours/Week Monday - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Wednesday - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Examples of Duties

The following duties and responsibilities are typical of those performed in this classification.

• Performs instructional assistance duties in the DSPS department.
• Prepares gym, fitness center, fields, pools, and other areas for classes; ensures the areas are clean and free from obstacles; sets up and distributes fitness equipment and supplies.
• Reinforces the instructions and activities taught by the instructor; ensures students are performing exercises safely and using the proper form; demonstrates exercises and spots students.
• Actively monitors students participating in fitness activities, including moving around with them during activities in the gym, sports fields, and aquatic center pools; enforces District rules and regulations; notifies the instructor and/or seeks assistance if medical concerns or emergencies arise; assists faculty with class supervision during field trips or other related activities.
• Assesses student progress in meeting self-directed goals for each course.
• Creates and maintains exercise cards for all students to track daily performance.
• Maintains confidential student records and complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations and protecting the privacy of student records.
• Maintains inventory and ensures proper storage of all class supplies; submits requisitions to order supplies and equipment and schedules repair of equipment as necessary.
• May provide work direction to student workers.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The education, training, and experience qualifications are considered likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the above essential duties.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

One (1) year of experience providing supportive services to individuals with disabilities.

Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements:

• American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Knowledge of

• Physical and emotional needs of individuals with disabilities, including practices for ensuring their safety.
• Resources and equipment designed for and used by individuals with disabilities.
• General rules and guidelines for individual and team sports and athletic activities.
• Operation of fitness equipment (e.g., weight and cardio machines, free weights, etc.), including adjustment and proper form.
• Safe and proper form for performing common exercises using weight and cardio machines, body weight, and free weights.
• Swimming and water safety techniques.
• General classroom procedures and rules of conduct.
• Laws, regulations, standards, and/or requirements applicable to areas of assignment.
• Standard office software and modern office equipment.
• Correct use of the English language, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Principles and practices of customer service.

Ability to

• Works with individuals with disabilities and ensure their safety.
• Adjust weight and cardio machines based on stature and ability to ensure proper form, including installing any necessary adaptive equipment.
• Set up supplies and equipment for individual and group sports and athletic activities.
• Use and demonstrate the use of athletic equipment to play sports and perform exercises.
• Swim and monitor individuals in a pool.
• Actively monitor individuals for safety while they perform exercises and participate in class activities.
• Maintain a calm demeanor during emergency situations.
• Apply emergency and first aid procedures.
• Monitor and maintain inventory.
• Understand and explain laws, regulations, policies, and/or procedures applicable to the areas of assignment.
• Utilize standard office software (e.g., email, word processing, and spreadsheet software).
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
• Maintain hard copy and electronic files and records.
• Prioritize work and complete assignments accurately and within established deadlines.
• Provide and obtain detailed information to/from others.
• Provide customer service with a high level of sensitivity, tact, and patience.
• Exercise reasonable judgment in performing job duties.
• Perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Physical and Mental Standards:

The following physical and mental standards are identified as necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. However, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Mobility: frequent sitting for long periods; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking; frequent reaching above and below desk level; occasional pushing, pulling.
• Dexterity: occasional fine manipulation sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, grasping to handle individual papers, write and take notes, and feeling of individual objects.
• Lifting: frequent lifting of papers, files, equipment, and material weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: frequent use of vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work.
• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and speaking in person and on the telephone.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: frequent contact with others, including extensive public contact.

Environmental Conditions:

Work is primarily performed in a variety of physical fitness environments, including a gym, pool, or other location.

Additional Information

Application Process

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Resume
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Applications with incomplete information (i.e. statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered. Additional documents not requested in the announcement will not be reviewed. Position Funding This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

GCCD values diversity and recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides meaningful role models for all students. Our hiring processes support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates.

Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws, GCC provides reasonable accommodation to all individuals throughout the recruitment process and during employment with the District.

To learn more about GCCD, please visit our website at glendale.edu