Instructional Assistant (Part-Time)

State Center Community College District; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

State Center Community College District is seeking an Instructional Assistant (Part-Time) to support faculty and students across Districtwide, CA. The role involves preparing classroom materials, proctoring tests, and coordinating accommodations while maintaining a safe learning environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of instructional or tutorial assistance experience; familiarity with DSP&S accommodations is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• At least one year of responsible experience providing instructional or tutorial assistance to students.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors with preparing materials and classroom setup; ready media equipment and distance learning tools.
• Schedule and proctor tests; coordinate accommodations for students.
• Proctor tests, record results, and relay materials to instructors.
• Support instructors with day-to-day administrative and technical tasks.
• Promote equity and culturally responsive service in interactions with students.

Skills

Student guidance

Administrative support

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DSP&S database

Scantron

Distance learning equipment

Job description

Instructional Assistant (Part-Time)

Salary: $22.57 - $27.76 Hourly

Location: Districtwide, CA

Job Type: Permanent

Division: MCC Student Services

Job Number: 2026073

Closing: 11/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

General Purpose

Under general supervision, provides a variety of assistance to faculty and students in an assigned academic department, lab or centre; schedules appointments, coordinates with instructors and arranges for and proctors tests, following established procedures applicable to individual students; scores tests and enters data in student records; maintains a clean, safe and orderly laboratory and learning environment; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists instructors in assembling and preparing materials andhandouts for classroom use; readies media equipment, softwareapplications and distance learning equipment for classroom use;ensures equipment is in sound working order or arranges for repairsby Information Technology staff.
• Schedules students by telephone or in person for testingappointments, following guidelines and procedures; schedules use ofrooms to meet individual student accommodation requirements;coordinates with instructors to obtain tests to be administered; accesses the DSP&S student database to identify accommodationsapproved for individual students; reserves specialized equipment,arranges for readers or writers or makes other accommodationprovisions.
• Proctors tests and monitors students during testing to ensureintegrity of the testing process; provides calm and reassurance tominimize students' testing anxiety utilizing establishedapproaches; prepares incident reports in the event a student fails to follow testing procedures; scores tests using computer tools orScantron equipment; records test results and forwards results andtesting materials to instructors.
• Provides input in selecting and trains student aides; schedulesand monitors the work of aides; reviews student aidetimesheets.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historicallyminoritized groups and participates in professional developmentactivities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-mindedpractices within the District.

Other Duties

• Provides backup for other college administrative staff; assistsstudents by answering questions about the application process,orientation and other matters.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Office practices and procedures including recordkeeping.
• Uses and operations of office equipment including computers andcopiers.
• Basic math.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar andpunctuation.
• Knowledge of specific instructional area to which assigned,including, as applicable, a general knowledge of accommodations andassociated equipment approved for DSP&S students and distancelearning classroom processes.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Provide effective guidance to students in applicable area ofassignment; accurately, thoroughly and clearly answer students'subject-matter and technology questions.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and technical support toinstructors in carrying out their responsibilities.
• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound judgment withinareas of responsibility.
• Walk students through uses and operations of specializedequipment and software.
• Analyze, interpret, explain and apply relevant procedures andguidelines applicable to the work.
• Maintain the confidentiality of department and student recordsand information.
• Use tact, discretion, courtesy, empathy and patience in dealingwith sensitive and difficult students and situations.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groupsby addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Operate a computer and standard business software.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with allthose encountered in the course of work.

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and at least one yearof responsible experience providing instructional or tutorialassistance to students; or an equivalent combination of trainingand experience.

Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements

Certain assignments may require a California driver's license andthe ability to maintain insurability under the Districts vehicleinsurance program.

Physical and Mental Demands

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularlyrequired to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; usehands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standardoffice equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees arefrequently required to walk and stand; and lift up to 25pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, distance vision, peripheral vision, the ability todistinguish between basic shades and/or colors and the ability toadjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularlyrequired to use written and oral communication skills; read andinterpret data, information and documents; analyze and solveroutine problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and applynew information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work withconstant interruptions; deal with dissatisfied or upsetindividuals; and interact with District managers, faculty, staff,the public and others encountered in the course of work.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees in this class work under typical office or classroomconditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. The employee maybe required to travel to locations other than assigned work siteand to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to workovertime.

Assessment Process

Accommodations

Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation inthe selection process must inform the State Center Community College District Personnel Commission Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Thoseapplicants needing such accommodations should document this requestincluding an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodationneeded to participate in the selection process.

SCCCD is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District's purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairlyand equitably.