Modern Languages Student Assistant and Peer Tutor

Modern Languages Student Assistant and Peer Tutor

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Classification

Title:

Student Employment Program (FWSP/STEP)

Working Title:

Modern Languages Student Assistant and Peer Tutor

Datatel Position A / AEHD9

AEHSTEP1A

Annual

Hours:

As needed or assigned, not to exceed 25 hours per week.

Placement Range: $10.00

Position Type:
Student Employee

Job Category:
Student

General Description:

Assist faculty in the Modern Language Program with a variety of tasks (i.e., handouts, presentations, photocopies, assisting students in (Spanish and French primarily) to speak with proper pronunciation, etc.)

Reports to:

Professor of Modern Languages

Current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours during the Fall or Spring Semesters or 3 credit hours in the Summer Semester, or Current OCCC student with a federal work study award.

• Have earned a B or better in a minimum of the first three Spanish courses (SPAN
  1115/1225/2113).
• Have lived abroad in a Spanish-speaking country and studied the basic grammar and vocabulary.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of competence as a Spanish Heritage speaker.

General

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work:
The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Physical

Activities:

This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom or lab to perform the essential functions of the position. This position requires the person to frequently communicate with students, faculty, and staff to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations. This position requires the person to operate a computer, other office machinery and mobile devices to prepare or copy documents.

Visual Acuity:
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

Working Conditions:

This position performs the essential functions in an indoor classroom, lab, or office setting.

• Make copies for instructors.
• Assist Spanish instructors with student language practice in assigned classes.
• Create PowerPoint presentations or assist in the creation of handouts on a variety of language topics.
• Help students with special activities such as the Fiestas Patrias float creation, Día de los Muertos cultural poster presentations, and final oral presentations in spring semester by providing peer support.
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of basic Spanish grammar concepts and vocabulary.
• Complete other Modern Language-related tasks as needed.
• Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.
• Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.
• Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
• Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices.
• Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation and shelter in place drills and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

None

N/A

Flexible

AEHD - Modern Languages

10/02/2024

Open Until Filled No

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required document: OCCC transcript. Applicants who do not attach the required document will not be considered for the position. For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at , Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.