South Texas College

Job Announcement # 2010 – 5017

Job Title: SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION LEADER (Part-time Temp)

Department: Developmental Studies

Reports To: Coordinator of Peer Learning

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Salary: $9.00/hour minimum

Starting Date: Immediately

Closing Date: Open until filled.

SUMMARY

Responsible for attending course lectures/labs and holding regularly scheduled review sessions for students enrolled in Supplemental Instruction course sections

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides Supplemental Instruction in specific courses (MATH0080, MATH0085, MATH1414, ENGL1301, HIST1301, GOVT2301, PHIL2303, BIOL1408, BIOL2401, ENGR2301, COSC1320, CHEM1411)

2. Conducts one hour supplemental instruction sessions three to five times per week depending on assignment and required to hold office hours

3. Integrates study strategy techniques with course content

4. Keeps regular and accurate records of SI using the required software and/or related forms

5. Completes and submits all paperwork, including planning sheets for each session

6. Attends lecture and functions as a model student in the programmatic framework of SI

7. Develops and maintains working relationships with course content instructor, student participants and SI supervisor

8. Attends SI training sessions and team meetings as required by the Coordinator of Peer Learning

9. Attends workshops in order to obtain CRLA certification

10. Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

1. Completion of the particular course for which SI will be performed, earning at least a "B" (preferably an "A")

2. 3.0 and higher GPA and in good academic standing

3. Recommendation from an instructor for the course (preferably the instructor assigned to work with)

4. Good interpersonal communication skills and ease in relating to people from a variety of educational, cultural and social backgrounds

5. Evidence of excellence in responsibility, reliability, and punctuality

6. Strong verbal and written communication skills

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

*High school diploma or GED, minimum; certificate of completion or 30 college hours, preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures and departmental instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before small groups of students and with instructors.

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 this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit letter of application, STC application, resume, copies of transcripts (official

transcripts required BEFORE assignment begins) and five professional references with

addresses and phone numbers to:

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

PO BOX 9701

McAllen, TX 78502

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South Texas College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.

Position # 85017