Learning Support Specialist II - Biological & Physical Sciences

Compensation Type:
Hourly

Compensation: $18.00

The Learning Support Specialist II (LSS II) performs the duties ofa professional tutor. The LSS II tutors in-person and works with students, either one-on-one or in small groups to help them attaina deeper and more substantial command of the assigned subject matter. The LSS II works with multiple students and withother tutors present, in a shared tutoring space. This role communicates with the department regarding individual student progress andneeds.

This position is responsible for generating reports fromtutoring software and sending them to his/her supervisor. The LSSII must have a strong command of the subject matter and be able to communicate it effectively to students using a variety of methods and teaching tools.

• Supplements students’ understanding and command of the coursematerial for which the students are seeking assistance, outside ofclass.
• Tutors for introductory courses in discipline area of expertiseonly.
• Helps students to develop and apply appropriate learning andstudy skills.
• Meets with students at appointed time.

• Maintains documentation of all tutoring sessions.
• Generates department reports for tutoring and maintainsdocumentation of department tutoring interactions.
• Provides course instructor(s) with communication/information that can be used to facilitate student learning of course content.
• Proficient use and implementation of the College’s tutoringsoftware.

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the course material, as wellas multiple instructional methodologies, to accommodate variousstudent learning styles.
• Attends tutor training sessions.
• Provides support to LSS, LSS I, Peer Tutors & Supplemental Instructional Leaders.
• Assists with technical support of tutoring software and reports.

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

• Master's Degree in related field.
• One (1) year of teaching and/or tutoring experience in an educational environment desired.

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable abilityto gain access to work site(s).

Part time

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