PART-TIME, NON-PERMANENT POSITION

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Spokane Falls Community Colleges is accepting applications to develop an applicant pool of qualified candidates for approximately fifteen (15) part-time, non-permanent Classroom Assistants for Youth College from June 23, 2008 through July 18, 2008, for a total of three sessions (June 23-27, 2008; July 7-11, 2008; July 14-18, 2008).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide instruction and clerical support for instructors.

· Supervise students (ages 9-16) in cafeteria, campus grounds, in hallways and on field trips.

· Setup equipment and prepare materials for instruction.

· Provide personal attention to students with special needs.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (Minimum Qualifications)

· Experience working with children from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

· Ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.

· Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.

· A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals and objectives of CCS.

· The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution, community and technical college system.

· A demonstrated understanding and value for the contributions that a diverse workforce can make to the success of the organization and the students we serve.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES (Desirable Qualification)

· Experience working with children in a child care setting.

· Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work in active in nature, requiring working inside and outside environments. Frequent need for oral and auditory communications. Occasionally kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, and lift up to 25 lbs. in a classroom environment.

RATE OF PAY AND HOURS OF WORK

$8.18 per hour. Work schedule will be determined by the supervisor from June 23, 2008 through July 18, 2008. Total hours per year will not exceed 1050 per year. Position is not eligible for benefits.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. In addition, the Community Colleges of Spokane maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment. Requires criminal background check. If using personal vehicle for travel, proof of driver’s license and car insurance required. Due to the amount of applications received, applications are kept on file for only six months.

Person(s) with a disability may request special accommodations for receiving and completing the application process to include; materials in large print, audio tapes explaining application information, interpreters for the hearing impaired, or special interview arrangements. Requests for these services may be made on an individual basis by calling (509) 434-5040.

Community Colleges of Spokane information regarding campus crime statistics and policies are available at http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/Students/Right_To_Know/Default.aspx or call (509) 434-5040 for a copy.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To request an application contact the Human Resources Office, Community Colleges of Spokane, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., MS 1004, P.O. Box 6000, Spokane, WA 99217-6000, hro@ccs.spokane.edu or visit our website at: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/files/forms/District/16011609.pdf . Phone: (509) 434-5040; for 24 hr. employment and job status line (509) 434-5050.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and must submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

· Completed CCS application form (resumes will not substitute for official application)

· Detailed resume

Download the application form now: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/files/forms/District/16011609.pdf.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will be reviewed as received.

All application materials submitted become property of the Community Colleges of Spokane. Personal copies need to be made prior to submitting application materials to the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office does not provide copying services.

Community Colleges of Spokane is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and as such, ensures that all persons shall have equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of non job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.