Learning Support Specialist I

Job Description

Job Summary

The Learning Support Specialist I, under general supervision, attends and assists teaching assigned courses and provides supplemental instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Meets students and go over their assignments in applicable subject area.

Discuss with students specific topics or subject areas that warrant further exploration.

Review assignments and test scores, and work through problems or questions.

Provides study aids to assist.

May provide input into program rules and regulations.

May recommend suggestions to improve program.

Lead supplemental instruction study sessions and attend assigned classes.

Facilitate learning of course material.

Model effective learning and study strategies for content mastery.

Arrange and keep work hours.

Communicate and meet regularly with assigned course faculty and administrators

Develop and maintain a professional relationship with assigned course instructors.

Maintain confidential records.

Prepare reports.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

Experience - Two years of related experience in advising, tutoring, mentoring or teaching.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s degree in English, History, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Critical Reading, or Writing.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of :

Word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to :

Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

Experience working with at-risk college students.

Familiar with Texas Success Initiative (TSI).

Strong communication skills with faculty.

Licensing / Professional Certification – None.

Physical Requirements – None.

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.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

Must be able to work weekends and maintain flexible hours.

Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary : $17.54 / hourly