Learning Support Specialist II - Spanish

Compensation Type: Hourly

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Compensation: $18.00

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The Learning Support Specialist II (LSS II) performs the duties of a professional tutor in their area(s) ofacademic expertise and experience.

The LSS II tutors in-person and is expected to work with students, eitherone-on-one or in small groups, to help them attain a deeper and more substantial command of the assignedsubject matter and to develop and apply effective learning and critical thinking skills. The LSS II must be able to work with multiple students and with other tutors present, in a shared tutoring space. This positionrequires a strong command of the subject matter, an understanding of effective learning skills, and the abilityto engage actively and creatively with students using a variety of methods and tutoring strategies. The LSS II communicates with the department regarding individual student progress and needs.

This position is responsible for generating reports from tutoring software and sending them to his/her supervisor. The LSS II also provides general support for tutoring programs and activities, outreach events and activities, and daily program operations, as needed.

Tutoring

• Supplements students’ understanding and command of the course material for which the students are seeking assistance, outside of class.
• Tutors for introductory courses in the discipline area of expertise only. Helps students to develop and apply appropriate learning and study skills.
• Meets with students at appointed time.

Tutoring Program & Operational Support

• Maintains documentation of all tutoring sessions.
• Proficiently uses and implements the College’s tutoring and record-keeping software.
• Assists with training and mentoring of Peer Learning Success Leaders and new LSS IIs.
• Works collaboratively with tutoring administration, staff, and tutors to develop strategies and materials for effective tutoring and learning skills support
• Contributes to the work of the tutoring program by participating in promotion and outreach events and assisting with the daily operations of the Tutoring Center as needed.

Continuous Learning & Mentoring

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of subject concepts and materials, as well as multiple instructional methodologies, to accommodate various student learning styles.
• Attends tutor training sessions and participates in professional development activities covering a variety of tutoring and academic skills-related topics.
• Provides support to Peer Tutors & Supplemental Instructional Leaders.
• Assists with technical support of tutoring software and reports.

Culture of Respect

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field. Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish.
• One (1) year of teaching and/or tutoring experience in Spanish.

Additional Information

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

Part time

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Additional Information

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