Learning Support Specialist II - Spanish

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.

Responsibilities

• Tutors students for introductory courses in the discipline area of expertise only.
• Communicates with the department regarding individual student progress and needs.
• Generates reports from tutoring software and sends them to his/her supervisor.
• 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.
• Maintains documentation of all tutoring sessions.
• 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.

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).
• Full Time/Part Time: Part time.
• Union (If Applicable): Not specified.
• Scheduled Hours: 20.