Title: Instructional Assistant - Dental Hygiene

Department: NE Business & Industry Admin

Campus Location: Northeast Campus

Employee Classification: ISP - Instructional Sup

Position Type: PT - Temporary

Grant Funded: No 

Compensation Details:  Starting Pay - $19.15

Work Hours: Flexibility is required as part-time work schedules may vary based on individual campus/departmental needs.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a part-time position, with a maximum of 19.5 hrs. per week.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the assigned campus leader, the Instructional Assistant is responsible for assisting with instructional tasks in a laboratory setting to assist the teaching staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*
Administers classroom tests to student with disabilities
Identifies academic needs of students and gives instructions needed to remedy deficiencies in specified discipline
Helps students with study skills and methods of study
Responds to technical needs
Supports and coordinates activities with faculty
Coordinates and schedules lab usage
Prepares and maintains classrooms for applicable learning activities

Service Excellence
Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the assigned campus leader.

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree or 60 college hours with courses in the specialized field and two (2) years of work experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements, or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Current Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
Skilled using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
Ability to communicate and work effectively in a collaborative environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.