POOL Instructional Assistant ; Math Help Desk

[POOL] Instructional Assistant 1 (Math Help Desk)

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Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

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• Resume
• Unofficial Academic Transcript (if needed to meet minimum qualifications)

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[POOL] Instructional Assistant 1 (Math Help Desk)

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Learning Center

Albany Campus, Albany, OR

Contributes to student academic success and completion by assisting students in their study of mathematics and applied mathematics courses. Assists students to become successful and independent learners by using Socratic questioning to improve their critical thinking, problem solving, study strategies and ability to make connections between mathematical concepts and applications.

Education and Experience:

• Must have successfully completed differential and integral calculus (MTH 251 and MTH 252) with a C or better.
• Requires AA/AS degree plus the equivalent of one year, full‑time related experience; or three years full‑time related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Requires a current knowledge of mathematics and the ability to shift rapidly between questions from widely different areas.
• Must have successfully completed differential and integral calculus with a C grade or higher.
• Requires a knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
• Must have a working knowledge of instructional practices and techniques sufficient to tutor students on an informal level.
• Requires a basic knowledge of LBCC mathematics curriculum.
• Must have strong communication skills, and the ability to communicate.
• Must be comfortable interacting with a diverse group of students in terms of their mathematical abilities, learning styles, backgrounds and personalities.

Abilities:

• Requires the ability to independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position and work with multiple students, continually, throughout the assigned shift.
• Must be able to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.
• Requires the ability to understand the needs and differences of students and respond with sensitivity to each individual.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with a diversity of instructional colleagues, staff, and students.
• Requires the ability to help students at a rate of approximately 10 per hour.
• Must be able to work with technology and software used in mathematics and applied mathematics courses including Desmos, My Math Lab  and ALEKS.
• Must understand the needs and differences of students and appropriately respond to those needs.
• Must be able to use a graphing calculator.

• An AA/AS in mathematics or related is preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of coursework in statistics and physical sciences (chemistry and physics) is also preferred.
• Familiarity with LBCC course materials, methods and procedures.
• Experience teaching developmental math at a community college is preferred.
• Experience tutoring students in mathematics is desirable.

Physical

Skills and Abilities:

Learned physical skill is required for keyboarding and operation of other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and sufficient hearing and well‑developed speaking ability to communicate with staff and students. May move from table to table to assist students in the Math Café. Must be able to demonstrate solutions using paper and pencil and whiteboard. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a highly active, open lab setting and instructional service area…