Independence Community College

Position Announcement

Rural Education Professional Tutor

Independence Community College (ICC) seeks applications for the position of Professional Tutor.

Position Summary

The college is seeking a team-oriented professional for the position of Professional Tutor to tutor rural education students in a variety of subjects. The position will include peer tutoring, test reviews, overseeing study groups and implementing problem solving sessions with students. The professional tutor will monitor student progress and provide progress reports to Rural Education Grant Director.

Qualifications

Minimum of an Associate’s degree from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency required, with a minimum of one year teaching or tutoring experience; tutoring certification through an accredited program is preferred; familiarity with “at-risk” disadvantaged students, developmental studies, computer-assisted instruction, learning style modalities, and utilization of interactive tutoring. Either a copy of, or authorization for, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of a Professional Tutor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but only after full disclosure by the applicant.

1. Position generally requires light work with occasional lifting of 20 pounds or more, carrying supplies, equipment. The job requires varying amounts of sitting, climbing, kneeling, standing and walking.

2. This position requires the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. It also requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; extended standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements; occasional bending; reaching forward, side-to-side, downward and overhead; and squatting and kneeling. The ability to communicate verbally with an excellent comprehension of the English language is essential.

3. Work is generally performed in an indoor setting.

Position Information

This is a full-time grant funded position.

Application Procedure

Position will remain open until filled. Send cover letter, resume, transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for consideration), and references along with completed ICC Application Form.

Independence Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ICC encourages diversity among its employees.

The Professional Tutor reports to the Rural Education Director.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Mentor peer tutors in interactive tutoring style, students’ needs identification, and intervention strategies.

2. Provide individualized instruction in one-on-one and group settings.

3. Provide Supplemental Instruction to students as required

4. Monitor student progress and report progress

5. Develop new services as needed to meet changing student needs in collaboration with ASC staff6. Provide a positive learning environment committed to student success by being receptive to various learning styles found in the comprehensive community college setting and assure equal access to program services for all qualified students.

6. Collaborative, collegial, and responsible work habits

7. High degree of ethical standards

8. Timeliness of reports and communications.

9. Clarity of thought and expression in oral and written communications

10. Other duties as assigned

General Responsibilities

1. Assist ASC staff in scheduling tutorial sessions and study halls; monitor and support study halls and other activities.

2. Tutor participants in both developmental and transfer track courses.

3. Assist staff in matching appropriate content-area peer tutors with program participants and monitor participants’ progress through periodic assessments.

4. Provide a positive learning environment committed to ICC student success by being receptive to various learning styles found in the comprehensive community college setting and assure equal access to program services for all qualified students.

5. Collaborative, collegial, and responsible work habits.

6. High degree of ethical standards, including adherence to general rules of safety, College procedures, and fair labor standards.

7. A commitment to high professional standards, including professional growth.

8. Willingness to understand and apply concepts of the "Learning College."

9. Timeliness of reports and communications.

10. Clarity of thought and expression in oral and written communications.

11. Ambassador for ICC, helping to maintain and promote a positive reputation for the college in the community.

Qualifications

1. Associate’s degree from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency.

2. Minimum of one year of experience teaching or tutoring preferred.

3. Tutoring certification by an accredited program, such as ATP or CRLA, preferred. Training for obtaining certification will be provided and is required in first year of employment.

4. Ability to work with multiple students in one setting on a daily basis.

5. Content area expertise in the assigned field of tutoring.

6. Interest in imparting knowledge to others.

7. Electronic media literacy and ability to use a variety of instructional media as necessary.

8. Familiarity with “at-risk” disadvantaged students, developmental studies, computer-assisted instruction, learning style modalities, and utilization of interactive tutoring preferred.

9. Experience in overcoming barriers similar to those encountered by first generation, low-income students and students with disabilities preferred.

10. Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and community.11. Ability to drive and possession of current valid driver’s license.

11. Sensitivity to diverse learning styles and developmental needs.

12. High degree of organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple deadlines, tasks, projects, and assignments.

13. An educational philosophy in alignment with a small, rural comprehensive community college.

Independence Community College

Key Character Traits

Professional Tutor

1. Demonstrated ability to work to resolve controversial issues and problems in a timely and fair manner.· Discretion – Recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences.

· Boldness – Confidence to say what is true, right and just

· Cautiousness – Knowing the importance of right timing in accomplishing right actions

· Decisiveness – The ability to recognize key factors and finalize difficult decisions

2. An innovative and creative employee committed to academic excellence and student success, possessing the ability to empower, inspire and motivate students to fulfill their responsibility to the maximum extent while providing high quality and accessible programs and services to students.· Creativity – Approaching a need, a task, or an idea from a new perspective

· Honor – Respecting others because of their worth as human beings

· Persuasiveness – Guiding vital truths around another’s mental roadblocks 3. A record of decisiveness and good judgment in decision making that has led to effective and efficient advancement of the program.

· Decisiveness – The ability to recognize key factors and finalize difficult decisions

· Security – Structuring my life around that which cannot be destroyed or taken away

· Orderliness – Arranging myself and my surroundings to achieve greater efficiency 4. A proven commitment to using the talents and skills of faculty, staff, and other stakeholders in collaborative decision-making processes.

· Endurance – The inward strength to withstand stress and do my best

· Flexibility – Willingness to change plans or ideas without getting upset

· Humility – Acknowledging that achievement results from the investment of others in my life

5. Demonstrated ability to instill in others a passion for the College, for the mission of the College and, a commitment to the core values of the College and respect for its traditions and past success.

· Humility – Acknowledging that achievement results from investment of others in my life

· Responsibility – Knowing and doing what is expected of me

· Persuasiveness – Guiding vital truths around another’s mental roadblocks

6. Is a consensus builder, employing teamwork to allow others to perform their responsibilities and serve students to the maximum extent of their abilities.

· Sensitivity – Using my senses to perceive the true attitudes and emotions of others

· Humility – Acknowledging that achievement results from the investment of others in my life

· Honor – Respecting others because of their worth as human beings

7. An active listener and outstanding communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to others.

· Attentiveness – Showing the worth of a person or task by giving my undivided concentration

· Honor – Respecting others because of their worth as human beings

· Punctuality – Showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time

· Sensitivity – Using my senses to perceive the true attitudes and emotions of others

8. An ethical employee of great integrity who sets high personal standards with a record of fair and honest leadership resulting in the development of a high level of trust within the College.

· Virtue – The moral excellence evident in my life as I consistently do what is right

· Self-Control – Rejecting wrong desires and doing what is right

· Sincerity – Eagerly doing what is right with transparent motives

· Justice – Taking personal responsibility to uphold what is pure right and true