Paraprofessional Biology Tutor, Learning Support Systems, Fall 2024

Monroe Community College | Rochester, NY

Posted Date 9/26/2024
Description

Function of Position:

Reporting to the Director of Learning Support Systems, Paraprofessional Tutors are staff who work with students to help them to develop effective learning strategies and to become self-regulated learners. These tutors help students with discipline-specific content.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary Functions:

  • Foster the development of independent, intentional learners
  • Help students understand and use effective learning strategies
  • Provide tutor assistance in Biology in one-on-one and group settings
  • Develop and nurture rapport with students, peers, and faculty
  • Attend training activities to comply with tutoring requirements and expectations before and/or during semesters
  • Collaborate with the Director of Learning Support Systems on providing workshops to fill learning gaps of both tutors and students with discipline specific content. The Director of Learning Support Systems will collaborate with the Biology Department as needed.
  • Adhere to tutoring center protocol and tutoring expectations as outlined in the Tutor Handbook
  • Promote critical thinking and problem solving
  • Help to identify and fill learning gaps with discipline specific content
  • Secondary Functions:

  • Visit classrooms, as needed, to introduce students to tutoring services
  • Assisting with other learning assistance projects as assigned
  • MCC Expectations:

  • Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
  • Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
  • Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
  • Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
  • Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

  • Requirements:

    Required Qualifications:

  • Associates or working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Biology-related discipline
  • Technology savvy
  • Experience working with diverse college populations
  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Two years of tutoring experience
  • Teaching experience in Biology in grades 9-12 or at the community college level
  • Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently


  • Additional Information:

    Pay Rate:

    Paraprofessional

    Associates Degree - $16.00/hr to $17/hr

    Job Type: Part Time

    Hours: 10-20 Hours per Week

    Non-Discrimination

    Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.


    Annual Campus Security & Fire Safety Report


    Application Instructions:

    Interested applicants may apply at one of the links below.

    Please note: Current employees will need to use the internal application link. If you are not an employee, please click on the external application link to create an account.

    Click here: Internal Application

    Click here: External Application


    Category: Tutor
    Subscribe:
    Department: Learning Support Systems
    Locations: Rochester, NY
    Posted: Sep 26, 2024
    Closes: Open Until Filled
    Type: Part Time
    Position ID: 181484

    Salary16.00 - 17.00 Hour
    Employment Type
    Part Time

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