Tutoring Specialist Short Term ; Temporary

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provides a variety of specialized learning support services to students in designated Learning Center programs; trains and provides work direction to assigned students or volunteer tutors and other student and hourly employees; performs other related duties as may be assigned.

E = indicates essential duties of the position

• Performs a variety of specialized learning support services to students in a designated Learning Center programs; explains and demonstrates concepts and creates or modifies materials as necessary; discusses and resolves employee and student problems, issues, and need. (E)
• Coordinates, schedules and administers tests, drills and other evaluation tools; determines appropriate skill level and recommends resources for improvement, including print, audio-visual, computer and tutorial resources. (E)
• Creates and maintains individual student files; inputs information into a database; updates student progress according to established procedures. (E)
• Supervises student or volunteer tutors and other student and hourly employees; schedules tutoring appointments to tutor availability; recruits, interviews and screens new tutors; trains tutors on computer hardware and software applications; maintains records of tutor work hours, payroll and related personnel files; evaluates tutors' performance; schedules training and tutoring; contacts tutees and tutors regarding absences or rescheduling. (E)
• Operates and maintains computers in the designated lab; troubleshoot program malfunctions; loads and unloads software; selects software in conjunction with the Learning Center Technician, faculty, and other personnel; assists students with computer operations as necessary. (E)
• Updates and tracks students' progress; confers with faculty and staff about how to better serve students. (E)
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data regarding student attendance and tutorial programs; conducts database research and prepares reports to discuss with faculty and staff. (E)
• Develops and modifies flyers, forms, and documents for use in programs.
• Operates a variety of equipment related to the tutor center, including computers and software applications, web site, calculators, audio-visual equipment and others. (E)
• Designs program Web pages using established IT standards.
• Maintains current knowledge of tutoring and learning theory, instructional/software, Internet, video, conferencing, distance education, and multimedia equipment used in support and tutoring programs. (E)
• Orders, receives and stores supplies, materials and equipment; maintains inventories to assure adequate levels; prepares and maintains related records and reports.
• Provides students with a variety of college services and referrals as appropriate. (E)
• Coordinates with co-workers and faculty a marketing plan for the programs and the Learning Center.
• Tracks and projects budgets and operates programs accordingly and assist in seeking other funding sources.
• Assists in conducting professional student tutor training using established industry standards.
• Conducts programs specific workshops for students and tutors.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Any combination equivalent to: two years of college-level course work in one or more specific subject area and two years practical experience in area of specialization.

• Tutoring/learning theory and practice with adult learners.
• Principles, practices, procedures and equipment of an assigned instructional support labs.
• Providing care and security of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Basic computer operations, maintenance, and repair.
• Principles and practices of providing work direction and training.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
• Technical aspects of an assigned subject area.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Develop and maintains effective working…