"Tutor"

Job Description

Application Instructions:

• Complete all sections and fields on the application and attach all required documents – incomplete applications may not be considered.
• Include all relevant education, training, and/or experience on the application.
• Do not include any personally identifiable, confidential, or otherwise unrequested information that does not pertain to job related factors (e.g., social security number, date of birth, pictures, etc.) on your application or attached documents.
• For job postings with a close date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting close date, will receive consideration.
• For job postings with an initial screening date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting initial screening date, will receive priority consideration; however, typically the job posting will remain open, and continue to accept applications, until the position is filled.
• For job postings requiring professional references, include at least three (3) professional references from the following categories:
  1. Current department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s);
  2. Previous department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s) (from within the past five (5) years);
  3. Masters thesis or Doctoral Dissertation advisor or supervisor (for faculty);
  4. Colleague(s) or co-worker(s) who can address professional competency and skills relevant to the position; and/or
  5. Other professional references.
  Please note, professional references are typically contacted when a candidate is selected for, or as a finalist for, a position.

Description

To provide instructional support and assistance to students in various subjects; help students understand course materials, improve their study skills, and enhance their overall academic performance.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Provide one-on-one or group tutoring sessions to students enrolled in academic courses.
• Assist students in understanding and mastering course content, including concepts, theories, and problem-solving techniques.
• Help students develop effective study strategies and time management skills.
• Evaluate students' strengths and weaknesses to tailor tutoring sessions to their specific needs.
• Clarify complex topics, provide additional explanations, and assist students in formulating responses to questions.
• Provide strategies and techniques for understanding and preparing for assignments, prompts, and exams.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for students to become independent learners and thinkers.
• Monitor students' progress and provide feedback to help them track their improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure tutoring sessions are in alignment with course objectives.
• Stay up to date with the curriculum and materials used in the tutored courses.
• Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions, student attendance, and progress.
• Follow District and college policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality of student information.
• Participate in tutor training programs and professional development activities as required.
• Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Strong organizational skills to keep track of tutoring sessions and student progress.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the subject(s) being tutored.
• Instructional technologies and online tutoring platforms.
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Techniques to facilitate effective interaction with people on an individual or group basis.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Abide by all confidentiality practices required by department, state, and federal policies, laws, rules, and regulations, including FERPA and ADA.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English; use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; understand and follow oral and written directions in English; listen actively and effectively.
• Develop, maintain, and foster effective working relationships involving interactions and communications with a variety of individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds on a regular, ongoing basis.
• Interact extensively with and respond to requests and inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and public; effectively present information to students, staff, or the public; provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate patience and empathy when working with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles; work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.
• Work effectively under pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact on a variety of tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.
• Exercise good judgment, discretion, and personal initiative in resolving situations, according to established policies and procedures; use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.
• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and organization of assigned area; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; monitor activities in assigned area and enforce policies for proper use and behavior.
• Attend and participate in trainings, meetings, workshops, and conferences; attend and participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and events; maintain compliance with online coursework and other mandatory trainings and certifications as directed by supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

• AA degree in the subject area or a related field or a current student within SOCCCD. Prior tutoring or teaching experience is preferred, but not always required.
• For Saddleback/Irvine Valley College students, please attach an unofficial transcript, statement of interest specifying the subject you are interested in tutoring, and faculty recommendation letter. Resume and cover letter are optional.
• For non-Saddleback/Irvine Valley College students, please attach transcript, statement of interest specifying the subject you are interested in tutoring, letter of recommendation, and resume.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

USE FOR EMBEDDED TUTORS (IVC):

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Embedded Tutors (ET) attend weekly class meetings in order to provide additional support to students in their assigned course sections within and beyond the classroom. Tutors work closely with the courses instructor and serve as co-facilitators and act as model students. This position is not open to those who are current SOCCCD adjunct instructors or lecturers.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Collaborate with the instructor to strengthen student success, recognize affective issues, and help build a community within the classroom.
• Assist students with understanding content and solving problems in the relevant course.
• Model academic skills that students can emulate, such as engaging in classroom discussions and using various strategies for student success.
• May host problem-solving workshops for students to attend.
• Provide support to the instructor in the classroom by helping them facilitate activities for a diverse population of students.
• Aid in providing learning strategies and study skills to support students in becoming independent learners.
• Introduce students to the benefits of tutoring who may not have had the opportunity otherwise.
• Attend initial training and monthly meetings, with occasional follow-up trainings throughout the year.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Strong organizational skills to keep track of tutoring sessions and student progress.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the subject(s) being tutored.
• Instructional technologies and online platforms.
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Techniques to facilitate effective interaction with people on an individual or group basis.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Abide by all confidentiality practices required by department, state, and federal policies, laws, rules, and regulations, including FERPA and ADA.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English including usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; understand and follow oral and written directions in English; listen actively and effectively.
• Develop, maintain, and foster effective working relationships involving interactions and communications with a variety of individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds on a regular, ongoing basis.
• Demonstrate patience and empathy when working with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles; work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.
• Exercise good judgment, discretion, and personal initiative in resolving situations, according to established policies and procedures; use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.
• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and organization of assigned area; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; monitor activities in assigned area and enforce policies for proper use and behavior.
• Attend and participate in trainings, meetings, workshops, and conferences; attend and participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and events; maintain compliance with online coursework and other mandatory trainings and certifications as directed by supervisor.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Mandatory: Completion of the relevant course or an approved relevant course to be hired for tutoring.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A desire to enter the field of teaching and/or science.
• A desire to tutor or instruct students.
• Experience working in a tutoring center or success center.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard classroom or office setting. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom or office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: TBD – Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.

Hours per Week: Up to 25

Employment Conditions and Information:

This is a short-term, temporary, hourly Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th). Short-term, temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent, seasonal, or project basis. Education Code Section 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis.”

After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an “if and as needed” basis, as determined by the SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.

NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for a single department and site (assignments are onsite only).

NBU employees are paid on a monthly basis.

NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction. The SOCCCD does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 960 hours during any fiscal year.