Auxiliary Instructional Support Specialist, ACCESS Services
Job Family Support Non-Exempt (SNE) Grade 12 Salary $22.95 - $27.45 Department ACCESS Services - STAR Academy Reports To Director, ACCESS Services Closing Date September 30, 2026 FLSA Status Non-Exempt First Review Date July 13, 2026
Position Overview
The 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 doing
Certain 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 Requirements
The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
For additional information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.
To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01; Miami, FL 33176. CRCTitleIXADA@mdc.edu
Position Overview
The 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 doing
- Provides specialized instructional support to students with Intellectual Disabilities in ways that directly impact program completion and includes careful monitoring of classroom success throughout the semester
- Ensures compliance with Federal and State guidelines
- Maintains a small library of references and other resources made available to the students
- Ensures students can engage in discussions, assignments, and assessments by providing necessary support
- Collaborates with faculty to address program modification alternatives and curriculum adaptations to better support student needs
- Assists with grant program recruitment and retention of participants
- Organizes, maintains, and updates departmental logs and reports for grant reporting purposes
- Identifies supportive services for participants as needed and records supportive services in student files
- Ensures that all student files meet audit requirement standards
- Assists in development and carries out enrichment activities and supplemental instruction
- Serves on College and campus committees
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education or related field and three (3) year of experience in an academic setting working with individuals with disabilities
- All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
- 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
Certain 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 Requirements
The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
For additional information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.
To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01; Miami, FL 33176. CRCTitleIXADA@mdc.edu