Math Paraprofessional – Rimmer Learning Resource Center (STF3244)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential –

• Tutor basic arithmetic, algebra, and higher level math concepts to students who need assistance in math or math – related courses.
• Maintain accurate accounts of supplies in the math lab, informing supervisor and/or administrative assistant in a timely fashion when something needs to be replaced or has gone missing.
• Alert supervisor to any problems and/or concerns related to the math lab or to the learning center in general.
• Model “best practices” of professional tutoring, including maintenance of open communication with peer tutors and supervisor.
• Promote implementation of adopted learning center procedures.
• Communicate, as needed, with online students through LearningZone, Zoom, and email, answering questions and referring students to appropriate web sources.
• Participate in tutor training and other training as needed.
• Report progress of students to instructional staff.
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.
• Serve actively on HutchCC committees.

Secondary –

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Rimmer Support Services, such as conducting seminars and workshops, and sharing the supervision of the center as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree required; Bachelor Degree with Mathematics emphasis preferred.
• Mathematics course work through the calculus sequence required.
• The ability to direct activities of students in an individualized and small group setting required.
• Computer experience with support software preferred.
• Instructional or tutorial experience preferred.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with RLRC staff, as well as HutchCC students, faculty, staff and administration.
• Physical requirements include excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical requirements include the ability to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time; the ability to perform hand motions for keyboarding, operating office equipment, answering telephones, and other office equipment; Excellent verbal, written and listening skills; Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer, and to operate additional office equipment; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; to use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; ability to understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; Attentive to detail, accurately follow written and verbal instructions, work independently, The position will require transporting of packages and some lifting up to 25 pounds. Sedentary/Indoor work environment with a substantial amount of keyboarding required.
• Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
• Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

HOURLY WAGE and STATUS: 

The hourly rate of pay is commensurate with qualifications as determined by the HutchCC administration. This full-time support staff position is 12-months annual, 40 hours per week, benefit eligible, non-exempt, and at-will.  Time shall be tracked through the time clock system.

HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE – IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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HutchCC reserves the right to revise job responsibilities as needed. This position announcement does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment; rather, it is a clarification of the responsibilities of the position. This job description may be changed at any time by the HutchCC Administration.