Tutor, Tutoring, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Position Title:

Tutor

Student Hourly

Student Help

Tutors offer academic support to currently enrolled UW-Parkside students who are in need of assistance with understanding and learning course concepts and subjects. The ideal candidate will be proficient in the area in which s/he desires to tutor, and must be able to convey that knowledge via spoken and written word. The tutor provides support and guidance tailored to each student’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in specific course material and/or skill areas, integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
• Make appropriate referrals to other campus resources
• Follow all procedures and policies set by the Parkside Academic Resource Center
• Report immediately to the PARC Manager when critical issue(s) arises
• Attend and participate in Tutor meetings as scheduled
• Work 5-20 hours per week

Parkside Academic Resource Center (PARC)

$12 per hour.

• Completed one semester of college level coursework
• Enrolled for credit at UW-Parkside
• Suggested cumulative GPA of at least a 2.8; priority consideration given to those with a 3.0 GPA.
• Received an A or B in course/s you wish to tutor

• Strong communication and time management skills
• Serve as a role model
• A desire to want to help others learn
• Ability to work in a team
• Friendly and approachable

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Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note:

Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a disparate impact and is not job-related and consistent with business necessity in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at . Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at  for a paper copy of the annual report.

Please note:

Transcriptions will be required upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.