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INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II, COSMETOLOGY

San José–Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD)
San Jose, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Dec 2025
💰 $111,340/yr($60,000/yr$111,340/yr)

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Position Information

Opportunity Type CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position Title INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II, COSMETOLOGY Posting Number S2557 Close/First Review Date 12/21/2025 Department Cosmetology Work Location San Jose City College Position Status Full Time Salary Range $45.66 - $55.67 Hourly Salary (Range 110: Classified Salary Schedule Fiscal Year 2025-2026). Starting placement is generally at Step 1. Benefits Summary
In addition to the salary, this position qualifies for the choice of one of the District’s excellent Health Benefits and Welfare plans, which the premium cost is 100% paid by the District for the employee and their eligible dependents, and one health plan costing an estimated $60,000 for the District for fiscal year 2025-2026. We offer two medical plans (Anthem Blue Cross [PPO] and Kaiser Permanente (HMO]); dental (Delta Dental PPO); vision (VSP Choice); life insurance for the employee (The Hartford); life insurance for eligible dependents (The Hartford); a long term disability/income protection plan (The Hartford); and an employee assistance plan (Anthem EAP). 

In addition, the District contributes an additional 26.81% of the employee’s salary towards an eligible employee’s pension (CalPERS). 

Employees may also elect to participate in optional plans including purchasing additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible dependent(s); enroll in a medical, transportation, and/or dependent care Flexible Spending Account(s) (with the $4 monthly administrative fee paid by the District); and set pre-taxed dollars aside to supplement their pension in a 403b (tax shelter annuity) and/or a 457 (deferred compensation) plan(s). 

Classified employees also earn 10 to 22 days per year of vacation (based on years of service), and up to 12 sick leave days (pro-rated for less than full-time positions). There are currently 20 paid holidays.
Position Description
POSITION SUMMARY

The Instructional Assistant II, Cosmetology reports to the Division Dean, Business and Workforce Development at San Jose City College. The work schedule is 10.5 months per year; Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This position is represented by the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 363.

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide instructional assistance and support services relating to tutoring, learning techniques and skill development to students in a classroom or laboratory setting in support of cosmetology instructions and in accordance with assignments and instructions from an instructor or other academic personnel; work is performed within a framework of established District procedures; assigned duties are delegated by an instructor in accordance with the State of California Education Code.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Instructional Assistant II, Cosmetology is an experienced level class requiring the Cosmetology license. Positions in this class are characterized by direct involvement in the instructional program working directly with students in a cosmetology laboratory setting. Incumbents may also prepare or produce instructional materials that require special skills and abilities. This class may serve as a lead to others providing similar support services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist students with classroom and laboratory assignments, exercises and tests under the direction of an instructor or other academic personnel.

2. Provide students with individualized or small group assistance, guidance and study strategies for the development and improvement of basic skills appropriate to course content, as established by prescribed procedures.

3. Explain and clarify learning activities to students; advise students on improved study methods; clarify concepts, principles, techniques and terminology.

4. Continuously assess and evaluate learning needs and prescribe appropriate learning materials to be used by students, in accordance with instructor’s approval.

5. Monitor individual progress of students and discuss problems and improvements with instructor.

6. Support student retention by reviewing individual completion of learning activities, monitoring attendance and contacting student as necessary.

7. Refer students to other campus and community support services and programs as appropriate.

8. Recommend and demonstrate procedures and techniques, revision of materials and changes in in

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