Auxiliary Instructional Support Specialist, ACCESS Services

Job DetailsJob FamilySupport Non-Exempt (SNE)Grade12Salary$22.95 - $27.45DepartmentACCESS Services - STAR AcademyReports ToDirector, ACCESS ServicesClosing DateSeptember 30, 2026FLSA StatusNon-ExemptFirst Review DateJuly 13, 2026Position OverviewThe Auxiliary Instructional Support Specialist provides academic support to students who are enrolled in STAR Academy. The position provides in-classroom and supplemental academic services to students with Intellectual Disabilities in order to increase their persistence and retention in this program.This is a temporary grant funded position through June 30 year 2027 contingent upon grantor funding and grant extensions.This grant position will be eligible for participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) after 6 consecutive months of continuous employment.What you will be doingProvides specialized instructional support to students with Intellectual Disabilities in ways that directly impact program completion and includes careful monitoring of classroom success throughout the semesterEnsures compliance with Federal and State guidelinesMaintains a small library of references and other resources made available to the studentsEnsures students can engage in discussions, assignments, and assessments by providing necessary supportCollaborates with faculty to address program modification alternatives and curriculum adaptations to better support student needsAssists with grant program recruitment and retention of participantsOrganizes, maintains, and updates departmental logs and reports for grant reporting purposesIdentifies supportive services for participants as needed and records supportive services in student filesEnsures that all student files meet audit requirement standardsAssists in development and carries out enrichment activities and supplemental instructionServes on College and campus committeesPerforms other duties as assignedWhat you need to succeedBachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education or related field and three (3) year of experience in an academic setting working with individuals with disabilitiesKnowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and proceduresKnowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteKnowledge and understanding of training and education principlesPossess strong customer service and public relation skillsPossess excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills (verbal and written)Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with academic departments, faculty, staff, students, and the local communityKnowledge of student engagement and active learning strategiesAbility to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and some weekend assignmentsAbility to work well with students, faculty and staffPreferencesCertain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements outlined in this job vacancy and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.Additional RequirementsThe final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.For additional information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education or related field and three (3) year of experience in an academic setting working with individuals with disabilities
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge and understanding of training and education principles
• Possess strong customer service and public relation skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with academic departments, faculty, staff, students, and the local community
• Knowledge of student engagement and active learning strategies
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and some weekend assignments
• Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff