"Wood Working Classroom Specialist II"

Wood Working Classroom Specialist II

Company: Salt Lake Community College

Category: Arts and Museum Administration

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary: $16.32 Hourly

Location: Taylorsville Campus, UT

Job Type: Part-Time Staff

Job Number: 202500543

Division: Student Affairs

Department: Disability Resource Center

Closing Date: 12/31/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Job Title: Woodworking Classroom Assistant

Position Summary:
The Woodworking Classroom Assistant provides in-class support to ensure access to course content and participation for a student in a woodworking environment. This role focuses on facilitating engagement without altering the fundamental components of the course or academic standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with notetaking during lectures and demonstrations.
• Describe surroundings and course content clearly and accurately to support comprehension.
• Provide guidance in using touch screens, controls, or other classroom equipment as needed.
• Offer assistance when course materials are presented in formats that are not independently accessible to the student.
• Deliver clear verbal warnings to alert the student of potential hazards in the woodworking environment.

Restrictions:
The Classroom Assistant will not:

• Participate in class discussions.
• Provide coaching or assistance on tests, quizzes, or graded assessments.
• Complete any portion of the student's assignments or projects.

Safety Expectations:

• Maintain awareness of all tools, machinery, and moving parts in the classroom.
• Communicate immediate hazards clearly and promptly (e.g., sharp tools, hot surfaces, moving equipment).
• Ensure that pathways and workspaces remain clear and safe for navigation.
• Follow all woodshop safety protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Report any unsafe conditions or incidents to the instructor immediately.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• Coverage for two woodworking classes (specific times to be determined by course schedule).

Must be available for the full duration of each class session and any required setup or cleanup time.

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide clear, concise descriptions.
• Comfort working in a woodworking environment and understanding of basic safety protocols.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and uphold academic integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with woodworking tools, equipment, and shop safety procedures.
• Experience providing descriptive assistance or support in hands-on learning environments.
• Ability to anticipate and communicate potential hazards effectively.