The Auxiliary Instructional Support Specialist provides academic support to students who are enrolled in STAR Academy. The position provides in-classroom and supplemental academic services to students with Intellectual Disabilities in order to increase their persistence and retention in this program.
This is a temporary grant funded position through June 30 year 2027 contingent upon grantor funding and grant extensions.
This grant position will be eligible for participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) after 6 consecutive months of continuous employment.
What you will be doing
Provides specialized instructional support to students with Intellectual Disabilities in ways that directly impact program completion and includes careful monitoring of classroom success throughout the semester
Ensures compliance with Federal and State guidelines
Maintains a small library of references and other resources made available to the students
Ensures students can engage in discussions, assignments, and assessments by providing necessary support
Collaborates with faculty to address program modification alternatives and curriculum adaptations to better support student needs
Assists with grant program recruitment and retention of participants
Organizes, maintains, and updates departmental logs and reports for grant reporting purposes
Identifies supportive services for participants as needed and records supportive services in student files
Ensures that all student files meet audit requirement standards
Assists in development and carries out enrichment activities and supplemental instruction
Serves on College and campus committees
Performs other duties as assigned
What you need to succeed
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education or related field and three (3) year of experience in an academic setting working with individuals with disabilities
Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge and understanding of training and education principles
Possess strong customer service and public relation skills
Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills (verbal and written)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with academic departments, faculty, staff, students, and the local community
Knowledge of student engagement and active learning strategies
Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and some weekend assignments
Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff
Preferences
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements outlined in this job vacancy and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
Additional Requirements
The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.