POOL Instructional Assistant ; Math Help Desk Job Albany area,Oregon USA,Education / Teaching

Position: [POOL] Instructional Assistant 1 (Math Help Desk)

Position Title

[POOL] Instructional Assistant 1 (Math Help Desk)

Department

Learning Center

Appointment Type

Part-Time Hourly

Location

Albany Campus, Albany, OR

Salary

$18.25/hour, Salary Grade 14

Job Summary

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.

Essential Duties

Assists students with all math classes from basic math through calculus by answering specific questions about math problems, assigned activities, and math aids such as graphing calculators.

Supports students in applied math classes by explaining and modeling effective study strategies. Provides answers in multiple ways to meet learner needs. Shows enthusiasm for using mathematics.

Welcomes students to Math instructional support services. Assists students’ integration into college by explaining how to use the Math Help Desk, Math Angle or Math Café.

Maintains a positive, student-centered learning environment by learning students’ names and introducing students who may be interested in studying together.

Encourages a growth mindset toward learning mathematics. Explains and models effective math study habits such as note‑taking, use of course materials, time management and test preparation.

Provides students in math courses with additional resources and explanations to foster learner confidence and persistence and reduce math anxiety.

Promotes student use of the check‑in system (Tutortrac). Keeps an accurate tally of students’ use of the Math Help Desk by class and time of day.

Informs students about math courses and Learning Center procedures. Refers students to Learning Center and other campus resources, as needed.

Attends scheduled staff meetings and training to meet CRLA Certified tutor standards.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Keyboarding and operation of other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and sufficient hearing and speaking ability to communicate with staff and students. May move from table to table to assist students in the Math Café. Must demonstrate solutions using paper and pencil and whiteboard. No special coordination beyond normal mobility and handling of everyday objects is needed.

Working

Conditions

Work is performed in a highly active, open lab setting and instructional service area with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. The environment includes multiple background conversations and frequent interruptions. Some shifts require working evenings or weekends.

Education and Experience

Must have successfully completed differential and integral calculus (MTH 251 and MTH 252) with a C or better.
Requires an 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.
An AA/AS in mathematics or related is preferred.
Satisfactory completion of coursework in statistics and physical sciences (chemistry and physics) is also preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Current knowledge of mathematics and the ability to shift rapidly between questions from widely different areas.
Successfully completed differential and integral calculus with a C grade or higher.
Knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
Working knowledge of instructional practices and techniques sufficient to tutor students on an informal level.
Basic knowledge of LBCC mathematics curriculum.
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate clearly.
Comfortable interacting with a diverse group of students in terms of mathematical abilities, learning styles, backgrounds, and personalities.
Ability to independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position and work with multiple students continuously throughout the assigned shift.
Work respectfully with individuals of all cultures,…