Per Scholas · 8 hours ago
Instructional Assistant, IT Support
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Responsibilities
Using a structured and approved curriculum, assist the Technical Instructor in conducting technical training to prepare students for entry to mid-level Information Technology jobs.
Assist classroom facilitation in a highly interactive, hands-on style.
The IA will consult with the Instructor before providing current students with any review materials, videos or any other support.
Using the instructor’s evaluations, the IA will form and lead study groups.
The IA will consult with the instructor to determine what the activities are going to be for the present and upcoming days, and assist in gathering the necessary tools to conduct the lectures and hands-on labs.
The IA will have an understanding of the curriculum and be prepared to conduct a lesson in the event that the instructor needs to be out of the classroom.
Utilize in-house Canvas for assignments, tests, and real-time performance monitoring, and assisting in entering student attendance/grades/scorecards.
The Per Scholas curriculum calls for a 7 hour teaching day.
Provide students with ongoing feedback and recognize any challenges early and work with the instructor and/or coaches and students to overcome them.
Coordinate closely with students’ instructors and career coaches on enforcing program rules and promoting student success.
Implementing individualized study plans for students that are struggling in the class.
Participate in all required student progress meetings with other members of the team
Monitor and enforce student class attendance, dress code, and other program policies
Provide input on labs, Learning Management System, and program policies
Participation in staff meetings
Conduct real-time student data entry in Canvas
Grade student assignment
Qualification
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Required
Dynamic, team-oriented individual
Experience in technical training or education
Understanding of hardware, software, networking, security, server, mobility, virtualization, cybersecurity, web development, quality assurance, and project management
Ability to assist in conducting technical training using a structured and approved curriculum
Experience in classroom facilitation in a highly interactive, hands-on style
Ability to form and lead study groups based on instructor evaluations
Ability to consult with the instructor to determine daily activities and gather necessary tools for lectures and labs
Preparedness to conduct lessons in the absence of the instructor
Experience utilizing Learning Management Systems, specifically Canvas, for assignments, tests, and performance monitoring
Ability to provide ongoing feedback to students and recognize challenges early
Coordination with instructors and career coaches to promote student success
Implementation of individualized study plans for struggling students
Participation in required student progress meetings
Monitoring and enforcement of student class attendance, dress code, and program policies
Participation in staff meetings
Conducting real-time student data entry in Canvas
Grading student assignments