INSTRUCTIONAL CENTER TECHNICIAN 34051

03/16/90 C

This is the first class in the Instructional Center Support series that provides instructional aids, including computer-assisted instruction, in an academic resource center or learning laboratory setting. Positions in this class monitor and assist students who use the center or laboratory for individual study and testing. Duties include assisting students in the selection of subject media; demonstrating audio-visual and microcomputer equipment use; proctoring and scoring examinations; scheduling center use; and organizing, circulating, maintaining, and securing course materials and center equipment. This class is distinguished from the Instructional Assistant class by its emphasis and focus on equipment operation and facility scheduling rather than on specific subject matter/course knowledge. The Instructional Center Technician is distinguished from the Instructional Center Supervisor by the Supervisor's additional responsibilities to recommend student placement; to select equipment, software, and study materials; to confer with faculty on center/ laboratory course development; and to supervise subordinate staff.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty that requires organizing and maintaining a wide variety of instructional materials. The work typically involves scheduling student use of the instructional center/laboratory, coordinating schedules and media requirements with faculty, maintaining equipment and facility usage records, cataloging media, performing routine maintenance on equipment, and arranging equipment loans. Incumbents demonstrate equipment operation for individuals and groups, assist students with equipment problems, prepare various reports, and administer the center/laboratory budget.

Supervision Given: Usually supervision is not a factor, although positions may give work direction to student assistants.

Supervision Received: Performs work under the general supervision of an Instructional Center Supervisor or faculty member who reviews schedules, resolves equipment repair problems, and assists students with specific course content questions.

Scope: Positions in this class are responsible for an instructional center or laboratory which is an integral part of college course offerings.

Impact of Actions: Center/laboratory operations affect student progress in certain courses and the institution's course schedules.

Personal Contacts: Frequent contacts with students using the center/laboratory and with faculty members whose courses are supported by the center.

Knowledges: Working knowledge of center/laboratory equipment operation, and of media-assisted instruction.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to develop facility schedules, demonstrate and monitor equipment operation, maintain records and prepare reports, and work with varied groups of students.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Some training in audio-visual or microcomputer operations is desirable.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience related to academic resource center/laboratory operation; familiarity with applicable computer hardware, software, and other instructional media.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledges and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This is a new class developed as part of the statewide Classification Review/Specification Update Program and replaces the Learning Laboratory Assistant class, effective