Instructional Specialist - English

Salary:
Closing Date:
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Kentfield - In Person, CA

Description

NEW PRIORITY SCREENING DATE: July 31, 2025
Open Until Filled
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
All application materials must be received by the Priority Screening Date in order to be considered during the initial screening. Applications received after this date may be considered thereafter at the discretion of the College until the position is filled.
This position primarily performs its duties on the Kentfield Campus and occasional travel to the Indian Valley Campus (Novato) may be required, so if not already residing within the Bay Area, the successful candidate must be willing to relocate.
Commitment to Diversity:
College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice are valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.

We serve a county population of approximately 250,000 residents. Based on Fall 2023 credit enrollment data, the diversity of students at the college includes greater representation than the county with regards to enrollment with Hispanic/Latinx (34% of enrollment), Asian (6%), Black/African American (3%), White (47%), and Multi-racial (7%) students. The high-quality education and training at the College are made possible by our faculty and staff who are committed to excellence. As of Fall 2023, COM's workforce includes Hispanic/Latinx (13%), Asian (7%), Black/African American (3%), White (53%), and Multi-racial (3%) employees.

College of Marin does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, or perception of, race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, family and medical care leave, military or veteran status, or prior record of arrest or conviction, and is subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In accordance with Executive order 11246 (as amended), the College of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Overview
The Instructional Specialist - English performs a variety of learning resources activities, technical, clerical and academic related to the operation of a student lab; assists students in the use of computer-based learning equipment; provides individual and/or group tutoring; reviews classroom assignments; provides feedback to the students and instructors regarding student progress; and supports the instructor in providing records/materials.

Essential Functions

Reads students' written assignments for the purpose of evaluating content, grammar, and literary style.
Tutors students for the purpose of improving their success in understanding English skills concepts and course materials and successfully completing assignments.
Assesses students' progress, expectations, goals, etc. for the purpose of providing feedback to the student and instructor.
Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Assists students for the purpose of providing support and direction as they move through their lab assignment.
Compiles data from a variety of sources for the purpose of complying with financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
Demonstrates proper and safe use of computer equipment and software for the purpose of modeling the skills necessary to utilize the equipment safely and/or accurately.
Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of supporting the needs of individual students.
Evaluates students' level of understanding and learning style for the purpose of matching student with tutoring materials or self-paced instruction.
Guides students in independent study (e.g. enrichment work, remedial work, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student success.
Maintains software for the purpose of ensuring the availability of such software to support the lab.
Maintains documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
Monitors assigned activities and/or processes for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring compliance with established safety regulations.
Monitors individual students while using the learning lab for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Prepares written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
Prepares assistive materials and related reports for the purpose of supplementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.
Processes documents and materials for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
Researches a variety of information for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations for resolution.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g. faculty, administrators, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.
Reviews course syllabus and assignment summary with designated instructor for the purpose of ensuring familiarity with assigned materials.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Evaluates and assist students, the public and staff for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel.

Requirements & Desirables

REQUIREMENTS
1.) Job related education; and
2.) Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility; and
3.) Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities and learning styles of community college students and staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Desirable Attributes & Skills)
SKILLS are required to perform multiple technical tasks with a frequent need to upgrade skills due to changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and utilizing pertinent software applications. Use of new or additional equipment brought about by new technology shall be incorporated consistent with the level of responsibility and complexity of this job.

KNOWLEDGE is required to tutor students in reading and writing at the pre-transfer and transfer levels. Ability is required to read a variety of manuals, to write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information before groups; and to understand complex multiple-step instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: understanding of concepts of reading and composition taught at the community college at each level in our required course sequence; and understanding of the fundamentals and working knowledge of basic English grammar, but also must be able to work with drop-in students through the second level of transfer-level English Composition and reading/writing across the curriculum.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic job related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standard methods of operation. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of similar types and/or purposes; and utilize job related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues, create plans of action and reach solutions; with data it is moderate; and with equipment it is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with persons of varied backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; maintaining confidentiality; and working with frequent interruptions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Criminal Justice/Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index Services clearances.
California Education Code, Section 87408.6 requires persons employed by a community college in an academic or classified position to submit to a TB risk assessment developed by CDPH and CTCA and, if risk factors are present, an examination to determine that he or she is free of infectious TB; initially upon hire and every four years thereafter.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: All Marin Community College District (MCCD) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the MCCD requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. For more information, please see the MCCD Emergency Operations Plan.
Candidates applying for positions with the Marin Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The following documents must be attached to your application in order to render it complete. Use the Attachment Type indicated in parentheses when making your attachments.

A. Cover Letter (cover letter) describing your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this job posting. (cover letter)
B. Resume (resume)
C. Transcript conferring your degree or showing whatever coursework you have completed and are using as the basis for your application as described in Requirement #1, if applicable. (transcript)
D. Statement - Please provide a response to the following prompt (one page maximum):
College of Marin's commitment to educational excellence is rooted in providing equitable opportunities and fostering success for all members of our diverse community. Practices and outcomes related to diversity and inclusion are vital measures of institutional excellence. What does equity in education mean to you, and how do you put this into practice in your professional work?

Supplemental & Salary Information

RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision; directing other persons within a small work unit; and operating within a defined budget and/or financial guidelines. Utilization of resources from other work units is required to perform the job's functions. There is an opportunity to impact the Organization's services.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions requires the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; significant reaching, handling, and manual dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking and 10% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, a generally hazard free environment, and in a clean atmosphere.

SALARY INFORMATION
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Salary Grade: CSEA 115
Starting Salary range: $33.92 - $37.40 per hour. (Step 1 -3). Normal entering step is Step 1. Please refer to our Human Resources website for full salary schedules.

WORK SCHEDULE
Campus: Kentfield
Full-time Equivalent: 1.0 - Full-time
Months per Year: 10

Work Days/Hours:

Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday

Sat or Sun: 9am - 5pm

Mon - Thurs: 8 hours/day to be scheduled between 8am and 7pm
37.5 Hours per Week

NOTE: The College is closed on Fridays during the summer period, when the work schedule may change according to departmental needs.

CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY
Employees in classifications represented by the California School Employees' Association (CSEA) Chapter 196 and are required to comply fully with the CSEA/Marin Community College District (MCCD) Collective Bargaining Agreement. General information regarding rights and responsibilities under the Agreement can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreements section of our Human Resources site. CSEA employees are also members of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), to which the member contributes up to 8% of their reportable compensation on a monthly basis.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applications must include the documents listed in the Required Documents section to be rendered complete; incomplete applications will not be accepted. Screening will begin after the priority screening date. Applicants selected to interview will be contacted to schedule an interview appointment with the screening committee; however, applicants will be notified of their status, either way, following the screening. Regrettably, College of Marin is not able to offer reimbursement for travel to interviews at this time.

THE BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH COLLEGE OF MARIN,
CSEA, Full-time Employees:
Health Insurance - the District's contributions for medical insurance coverage are as follows:

Employee-only: $1,500/month
Employee plus one dependent: $2,200/month
Employee plus two or more dependents: $2,700/month

Dental and Vision Insurance - Delta Dental and VSP vision plans for employee and dependents, with no cost to employees
Vacation Leave - 90 hours of accrual annually, with additional accrual after 3, 10, and 14 years of service
Paid Holidays - 17 paid holidays annually, which includes a paid winter holiday break at the end of December.

Sick Leave - 7.5 hours per month, 90 hours per year
All employees working less than 12 months per year and/or less than full-time shall receive pro-rated vacation, sick leave, and holiday accruals.

Retirement through CalPERS - MCCD contributes 26.68% of employee's creditable earnings to CalPERS on a monthly basis (2023/2024). Vested after five (5) years. Mandatory employee contribution for 2023/2024 is 7% - 8%, depending on original date of membership and prior membership status.

Life Insurance - $50,000, with the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for the Lesser of 5x base annual salary or $500,000

Additional Retirement Savings Plans - Employees are also eligible to participate in a voluntary, tax-advantaged 403(b) or 457(b) retirement savings plan.
Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability (employee paid), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's), Optional indemnity plans, pet insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Benefits (at no cost to employee):

24/7 Helpline through the Employee Assistance Program (All members)
24/7 Physician Access through MD Live (Blue Shield members).
Expert Medical Opinions through Teladoc (All members).
Generic Medications through Costco (Blue Shield members).
Enhanced Cancer Benefit through Contigo Health (Blue Shield members).
Hip, Knee, and Spine Surgical Benefit through Carrum Health (Blue Shield members).
Personal Health Coaching through Vida Health (Blue Shield members).
Physical Therapy for Back and Joint Pain (Blue Shield members).
Discounts for Gym memberships, Hearing Aids and LASIK Eye Surgery (Blue Shield members).
ClassPass Kaiser Permanente has teamed up with fitness industry leader ClassPass to make it easier for employees to exercise from the comfort of their homes. (Kaiser members).

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Instructional Specialist - English

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