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 To view the HutchCC Non-Discrimination Notice, please visit www.hutchcc.edu 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.