About Cape Cod Community College
Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs.
Job Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Classroom Assistants work directly under the supervision of Classroom Instructors and the Project Forward Learning Disability Specialist. The most essential function of this position is to support the design, implementation and evaluation process of the Hospitality and Culinary Arts course material, as directed by the Instructor.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Provide direct instructional classroom support to students and staff in both classroom and field experience settings, as directed by the classroom teacher in the Hospitality and Culinary Arts vocation.
- Implement modifications and adaptations to the environment or with materials as directed by the classroom instructor with whom working.
- Assist staff, as directed, in maintaining charts, data, and/or any other records related to student progress and record keeping (absences).
- Reinforce all academic/social behaviors as taught and expected by instructor and consistent with program expectations.
- Model appropriate social and professional skills, participation, adult behaviors, and problem-solving skills.
- Assist classroom instructor in the management of student behavior by applying pro-active strategies when presented with adverse student behaviors.
- Act as a cooperative team member in all course and program related experiences.
- Maintain professional Classroom Assistant skills by attending Project Forward's in-service meetings and workshops.
- Provide verbal/written feedback of all requested observations for the purpose of assisting classroom instructors in evaluating students.
- Participate in lesson and classroom activity planning only as directed by instructor.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned and/or requested from time to time by Project Forward administration or classroom instructors.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree, or equivalent experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Strong written skills, very strong computer skills (Microsoft Office).
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: One year of experience working with individuals with special needs.
