Learning Support Specialist II – English Second Language

Job Type: Part time

Job Number: JR001992

Location: Columbus
Campus
Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation: $18.00

Job Summary

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

The LSS II tutors in-person
and is expected to work with students, either one-on-one or in small groups to help them attain a deeper and more substantial command of the
assigned subject 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 position requires a strong command of the subject matter,
an understanding of effective learning skills, and the ability to 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

• Provides direct support to students in learning and understanding concepts, assignments, and material
  in the tutor’s area(s) of expertise.
• Helps students to develop and apply effective studying, time management, and critical thinking
  skills.
• Meets with students by appointments and as drop-ins, depending on availability.

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
  related field
• One (1) year of teaching and/or tutoring experience in college-level or adult ESL.

Additional
Information

• State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or demonstration ability to gain access to work site(s).

Full
Time/Part Time:

Part time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

20

Additional
Information

In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:

• Please ensure you have all
  the necessary documents available when starting the application process. For all faculty positions (Instructor, Annually Contracted
  Faculty, and Adjunct), you will need to upload an unofficial copy of your transcript when completing your aplication.
• Prior to
  submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your
  application.

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