Professional Math Tutor

Overview

The Student Support Services Professional Tutor (SSST) provides support services for the students in lab, one-on-one, or open classroom settings. Professional Tutors do not deliver instruction; they provide tutorial support for specific content areas and students in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of the college. The SSST provides tutorial support for program participants and tracks their progress each semester through graduation, providing services that support retention and graduation.

Salary Schedule Placement:
Local Salary Schedule $20.15 per hour up to 19 hours per week

This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon funding from the grant. Non-probationary status is not attainable by employment in this position, the funding and duration of which are finite.

• Provides academic assistance to the assigned student, either in a group or individual setting
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of a specific subject area and with improving academic capabilities in designated areas
• Attends periodic training or orientation sessions as required by the faculty or director
• Provides evaluations and other reports as requested
• Documents student progress
• Assists students with the development of study skills necessary for academic success
• Helps foster positive attitudes toward learning and studying
• Motivates and supports students’ achievement and success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned student(s).
• Serves as a role model for students receiving services.
• Fosters an inclusive learning environment.
• Ensures successful performance, retention, and graduation of SSS participants.
• Recruits participants with the potential and motivation for college entry and success.
• Monitors academic progress and contact faculty and staff throughout the semester as necessary.
• Upholds professional ethical standards that do not breach confidentiality and student relationships.
• Maintains an appropriate work schedule to accommodate participants.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and inviting office environment in which participants feel comfortable.
• Attends professional development, TRIO workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Provides data to the Director when requested and in accordance with program requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree required in mathematics;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Three years of successful teaching experience in mathematics or a related field
• Experience working with disadvantaged students and administering diagnostic tests preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required; computer proficiency.

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:

None

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the work environment.
• Experience working with first generation, low-income, and/or disabled students.
• Ability to innovate to meet program goals.
• Consistently making mature, common sense decisions based on current and/or available knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Display a cooperative and approachable attitude and demeanor.
• Ability to effectively operate and utilize a computer, telephone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner, and internet.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, SMART Technologies and Blumen System (preferable).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes nights, as needed, to assist with student tutorial needs.
• A willingness to take initiative and commitment to a philosophy of continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and apply policies and procedures; to research and analyze information; and to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and reports.
• Ability use to customer service initiatives to clients and campus community.

I understand the Essential Functions in the job description listed for this position, and I am able to perform these Essential Functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applicants may apply sonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human…