Math Support Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Education / Teaching
Tutoring, Math Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Bilingual
Posting Summary
Working Title
Working Title Math Support Specialist
Role Title
Role Title Trainer Instructor I
Role Code
Role Code 29111-FP
FLSA
FLSA Nonexempt
Pay Band
Pay Band 03
Position Number
Position Number
Agency
Agency Northern VA Community College
Division
Work Location
Hiring Range
Hiring Range $50,000 - $60,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options?
-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Monday-Saturday;
Day, evening, weekend as needed.
Sensitive Position
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
General Description:
This position supports student success in math through in class and out of class support of MDE (Mathematics Direct Enrollment) courses; facilitation of workshops supporting success in MDE (Mathematics Direct Enrollment) and paired MTH (Mathematics) courses. This position will be responsible for the facilitation of preparatory workshops for math success and participates as a member of the math success team.
* This position is eligible for telework after completion of state one-year probationary period. *
Duties and Tasks:
- Provide MDE students with embedded tutoring support in the classroom.
- Provide MDE students with tutoring support outside of the classroom.
- Assist students with mathematics and software used in classes.
- Participate in the development and facilitation of math preparedness workshops.
- Meet regularly with the campus math associate dean, math faculty, math support specialist lead and MDE faculty to determine support needs and adjustments.
- Suggest improvements to embedded support, out of class support, workshops, and other support.
- Provide support to students needing assistance with technology used in Math courses such as Excel, ALEKS , My Math Lab , as a complement to MDE support.
- Stay up to date on current math software used in MDE courses.
- Seek assistance from appropriate tech support when problems arise.
- Contact local tech support to upgrade local software as needed.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSAs:
- Ability to work well with students of diverse backgrounds and education levels
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to adapt to changes as needed
- Knowledge of a wide range of math coursework taught in higher education
- Must have the ability to assist student in improving academic achievements by meeting with them as needed to clarify learning problems and work on study skills
- Must have some computer skills and be willing to learn unfamiliar applications
- Patience, ability to diffuse math anxiety and ability to explain math concepts in different ways to math students
- Experience with computer-based learning system.
- Experience working in a tutoring center in a higher education setting.
- Teaching and/or tutoring experience in higher education level Mathematics or in a Math Lab setting.
- Experience working in a college setting
- Experience in MS Office
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees Yes
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Number
Posting Number
Recruitment Type
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
Job Open Date 08/19/2026
Job Close Date
Job Close Date 09/13/2026
Open Until Filled No
Agency Website
Agency Website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu
Contact Name
Phone Number
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College ( NOVA ) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students…
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