"Instructional Assistant II, Cosmetology"

Job Description

In addition to the salary, this position qualifies for excellent Health Benefits and Welfare plans (100% paid by the District for employee and eligible dependents), including two medical plans (Anthem Blue Cross PPO and Kaiser Permanente HMO), dental (Delta Dental PPO), vision (VSP Choice), life insurance (The Hartford), long-term disability (The Hartford), and employee assistance plan (Anthem EAP). The District contributes 26.81% of salary to CalPERS pension. Optional plans include additional life insurance, FSAs, 403b, and 457 plans. Classified employees earn 10-22 vacation days, up to 12 sick days, and 20 paid holidays.

Position Summary

The Instructional Assistant II, Cosmetology reports to the Division Dean, Business and Workforce Development at San Jose City College. Work schedule: 10.5 months/year, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Represented by CSEA Chapter 363.

Position Purpose

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide instructional assistance and support services relating to tutoring, learning techniques, and skill development to students in cosmetology classroom or laboratory, per instructor assignments and California Education Code.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Experienced level requiring Cosmetology license. Direct involvement in instructional program in cosmetology lab; may prepare materials and lead others.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist with assignments, exercises, tests.
2. Provide individualized/small group assistance and study strategies.
3. Explain activities, advise on study methods.
4. Assess needs, prescribe materials.
5. Monitor progress, discuss with instructor.
6. Support retention via activity review, attendance monitoring.
7. Refer to support services.
8. Recommend procedures/techniques.
9. Orient on procedures/equipment.
10. Train on equipment operation.
11. Maintain equipment.
12. Administer/score tests, plan activities.
13. Maintain reports/records.
14. Clerical duties.
15. Input for grades.
16. Oral presentations.
17. Monitor expenditures, evaluate materials.
18. Inventory.
19. Other related duties.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

1. Cosmetology concepts/strategies.
2. Trends in grooming/fashion.
3. Tutoring/study skills/test admin.
4. Educational equipment operation.
5. Retention strategies.
6. Record-keeping/salon practices.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Instructional assistance in cosmetology.
2. Assist with fundamentals.
3. Maintain records.
4. Resolve learning problems.
5. Develop learning activities.
6. Apply language/math/reasoning skills.
7. Present information.
8. Communicate with diverse groups.
9. Maintain relationships.
10. Work independently.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

1. Associate degree.
2. Four years related experience/training.

Licenses:

1. Valid California Cosmetology license.

District's Diversity: Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds; integrate diversity into duties.

Working Conditions

Environment: Typical office. Physical: Hearing/speaking, dexterity.

Application Procedures

Submit online: Application, Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Transcripts (if required). Via https://sjeccd.peopleadmin.com. Contact: Employment Services, HR, Phone: (408) 270-6414, Email: hremploymentservices@sjeccd.edu.