Supplemental Instruction Specialist-Science (TASC)

Supplemental Instruction Specialist-Science (TASC)

Salary: See Position Description
Location: Bradenton
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Tutoring and Academic Success Center
Job Number:

Closing: Continuous

Description

SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees,
including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid
life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or
vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a
four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break and spring break.
Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment
status.

Visit the SCF
Human Resources webpage for benefit details.

Job Summary

Oversees student learning activities in the
Tutoring and Academic Success Center (TASC): designs, pilots, implements, coordinates, and assesses individual and group tutoring, study
coaching, supplemental instruction initiatives, workshop programs, and developmental skills labs. This person engages with a large number of
students every day, teaching and reinforcing the skills and strategies to help students become independent and active learners, while
providing content specific support. This person develops, organizes, updates, and maintains relevant study materials, coordinates TASC
learning initiatives with the TASC team, faculty, course coordinators, or Department Chairs.

Annually salary range $27,871.00 –
$40,919.00 * Prorated for 35 hours weekly 12months.

This staff member will tutor life and physical sciences such as
biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, chemistry, and other subject areas as assigned. This position will primarily be at the
Bradenton campus but may also have regular duty assignments at other campuses.

NOTE: Job descriptions and essential
functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College’s
need to modify position requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following listing of essential
job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all
the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other
duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:

1. Designs, implements,
   coordinates, and assesses the success of: tutoring, study coaching, and supplemental instruction initiatives. Develop study and review
   materials for use in these initiatives.
2. Maintains expert knowledge in one or more academic area (Math, English, or Science). Serves
   as a resource person for the peer tutors (student tutors). Mentor and trains new student tutors. Develops and maintains the tutor training
   manual and training materials. Tutor students individually who request assistance.
3. Presents TASC orientations to students and
   faculty and represents the TASC at college events.
4. Designs and implements individualized student development activities on a
   case-by-case basis to help students achieve academic improvement consistent with their goals, values, interests, and
   abilities.
5. Supervises the operation of the TASC during evening and weekend hours, as required when the Lab Manager is not present.
   Ensures that all staff and students contribute to a productive study atmosphere in the TASC.
6. Keeps current on changing professional
   practices and the growing use of instructional technologies. Learns, manages, implements, and trains in the use of current study skills and
   academic software platforms, learning management systems, printing systems, etc. Instructs staff and students in their appropriate use.
   Troubleshoots common issues.
7. Conducts workshops on demand. Coordinates with students and faculty to incorporate material that
   addresses the needs of the students. Develops workshop materials, prepares presentations, and utilizes a variety of instructional approaches
   as appropriate for an academically diverse population.
8. Works collaboratively with other TASC staff members to ensure smooth
   operation of the TASC: organizes and updates inventories and usage records, maintains and troubleshoots student use computers and printers,
   report equipment in need of repair, participates in selection of learning resource materials and other supplies for purchase, open and close
   the facility as needed.
9. Perform other tasks or duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from four-year college, or university and one or
more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience tutoring and/or
teaching college students is preferred. Must have “expert knowledge” in one of the academic fields supported through the TASC: demonstrable
knowledge of college level math (algebra, trigonometry and either statistics or calculus) or college level science (at least two of the
following: biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy & physiology), or college level English.

• Supervisory Experience:

One or more years of experience as a “lead” employee, with responsibility for
scheduling and assigning work, training new employees, and assisting others with problems.

• Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional
journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform calculations on standard measures of American currency and weight, volume, and distance.

• Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a
variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
furnished in written, oral, diagram/chart, or schedule form.

• Computer
  Skills:

Intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, internet and e-mail. Additional knowledge of discipline
specific software. Must be proficient in current College e-mail, database and other College required software. Must remain current with
technology changes.

• Certificates and Licenses:

None
required.
Responsibility for People and Property:
Responsibility for routine maintenance of lab equipment.
Performs work as “lead” employee for laboratory staff and students.

Responsibility for Communication:

• Internal Contacts:

Routine contact with faculty and instructional administrative
and support staff; frequent contact with students.

• External
  Contacts:

Occasional contact with vendors; frequent contact with prospective students, general public, and professionals
appropriate for discipline.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to
use manual dexterity and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus.

Supplemental Information

In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the essential job duties and
responsibilities for this job, all State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees must fulfill the following basic performance
expectations:

Mission and Goals: Each State College of Florida,
Manatee-Sarasota employee is expected to know the College’s mission and goals.

Service Excellence: All State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees will strive to provide outstanding service
excellence to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees in accordance with Pride in Excellence standards
as listed:

RESPECTFUL
Act in a courteous manner
Actively listen to gain full understanding
Demonstrate awareness of “everything
speaks”
Show empathy and caring

RESPONSIVE
Approach people in an inviting and pleasing manner
Take ownership of actions and
decisions
Plan, anticipate, and be forward thinking
Answer and return phone calls and emails
Use proper communication
etiquette
Banish the phrase “not my job”
Provide assistance to all inquiries and follow through

ACCURATE
Do it right the
first time
Be knowledgeable of product and how it interfaces with others
Ask probing questions
Use resources effectively and
efficiently

COLLABORATIVE
Participate in teams
Develop team skill sets
Learn available resources to be responsive to your
constituents
Develop internal and/or external connections
Grooming and Appearance: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to maintain a neat and
professional image at all times. When issued, College personnel must wear uniforms, and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed
appearance.

Safety Awareness: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to
work diligently to maintain safe and healthful working conditions, and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to
prevent injuries. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as provided.

Attendance Standards: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend their work assignments and schedules at all times,
in accordance with College Rules and Procedures.

Training: State
College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend College-provided training sessions and meetings when deemed
necessary.

Continuous Improvement: State College of Florida,
Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to give attention to continuous assessment and improvement of the position’s assigned set of duties
and responsibilities.

Pre-Employment Screenings:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of
criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to
review the AHCA Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage, which provides information and resources on background screening
requirements. Visit the AHCA website for more information .

Statement of
Non-Discrimination:

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race,
religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its
educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to:
Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.

To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/scf/jobs/5276569/supplemental-instruction-specialist-science-tasc

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