"Instructional Support Tech II"

Instructional Support Tech II

Company: Portland Community College

Job Location: Portland, 97280-0990

Category: Child Care and Youth Programs

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

****Join our Team at Portland Community College****

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.

Portland Community College will ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.

***Please Note:*** PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington.

The Child Development Center, at PCC's Sylvania Campus, is looking for a Child Development Specialist (ISTII) to join our team. This is a part-time position(0.85 FTE).

****What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For****

Under the direction of Child Development Center management, works with the Sr. Child Development Specialist to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and programs for children (ages infant to 5 years-old) in the Child Development Center labs. Models and provides feedback on appropriate interaction skills and teaching techniques for program students and parents. Interacts on a daily basis with children in the assigned labs, parents, Early Education and Family Studies students, program faculty, and Senior Child Development Specialist. This position works September through Mid-June with time off in the summer term.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of post-secondary education in a specific technical discipline appropriate to the instructional support.
• One year of experience supporting laboratory activities in the technical area is required; experience performing the duties described above may substitute for the post-secondary education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Must have proven communications skills adequate to assist students in understanding the work they are to perform.

Success Criteria:

• Good oral communication skills
• Experience in:
  • working collaboratively with others and as a member of a team
  • working with less experienced early childhood teaching staff
  • providing an inclusive early childhood learning environment and modelling inclusive teaching practices
• Ability to:
  • implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children
  • assess young children and their development through observation and documentation.

*This position works September through Mid-June with time off during the summer term.*

****Why You'll Love Working Here****

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you'll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community
• Opportunities for learning and professional development

****Position Grade****
Classified 16 (H)

****Employment Type****
Part time

****Total Rewards Package / What We Offer****

There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:
* Comprehensive benefit package
* Oregon PERS contribution
* Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program
* Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
* Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
* Conference and Event Rental Space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events
* Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Classified Agreement

o Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
o 1 day of sick leave per month
o 12 paid holidays
o PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
o 24 hours of personal leave per year

More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.

****How We Determine Initial Salary Placement****

****Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment****

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. *You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:*

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

****Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report****

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College's (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.

****PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check****

****Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.****

****Contact PCC at** pccjobs@pcc.edu **if you have questions****

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