Teaching Assistant (College) jobs in Florida

About the Position

This position performs responsible, diverse paraprofessional clerical work in a support of a large Teaching/Learning Lab Center. Work is generally diversified requiring judgment to apply broader aspects of established policies, practices and procedures. Individual adapts existing procedures to meet new situations and works independently toward general results, devising new methods as required.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Maintains files and safeguard academic tests; distributes to students for completion as requested by faculty.
• Answers lab telephone, provides information and refers calls as appropriate.
• Assists disabled students and special needs students.
• Administers and monitors a wide variety of placement, course related, and certification assessments.
• Assists student in the general operation of lab and college technology.
• Issues support and instructional materials to students.

• The ability to establish an effective rapport with part-time and full-time faculty.
• Good organizational skills, with special attention to details.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• General office skills.
• Experience with computer, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Good human relations skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Working Conditions/Additional Information

• This position is an on-campus position located at our Winter Haven campus. (Remote/hybrid options are not available.)
• Schedule to be determined based on need.

Salary and Benefits Information

• This position is a level C13. Please see below for specific salary range.
• We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.

Required Education:

Graduation from a standard high school (or equivalent).

Preferred Experience:

At least one year of clerical experience.

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)

This posting will close at 8 am on Monday, April 8, 2024.

mportant Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.

• Polk State College is committed to equal access/equal opportunity in its programs, activities, and employment. For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance. For questions or concerns, please contact: Lonnie Thompson, Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement/Title IX Coordinator; lthompson@polk.edu.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.

• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.

• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.

• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

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