Part-time Paraprofessional Tutor Pool

Title: Paraprofessional Tutors, various subjects

Description of Hours: up to 10 hours/week

Highland Community College periodically searches for part-time paraprofessionals to tutor in various subjects. Though a position may not be open at this time, you are invited to complete our online application form and upload your resume, a cover letter stating your tutoring interest, and copies of your transcripts.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide student support through scheduled appointments and drop-in sessions.

• Communicate with faculty to ensure continuity for students related to specific course expectations and discussions during tutoring sessions.

• Collaborate with faculty/staff to create a schedule that is most beneficial to student need.

• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

• Ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner verbally and in writing to students and decipher comprehension during tutoring sessions.

Skills:

• Able to utilize excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen with empathy and respect, communicate clearly, and convey courtesy, patience, sincerity and a desire to help.

• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and faculty, characterized by cooperation, flexibility, reliability, and personal responsibility.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Able to interact with diverse personalities and populations with respect and sensitivity.

Educational Requirements: Applicants should have a minimum of Associate’s Degree in subject matter for which they are tutoring.

Compensation: The salary shall be in accordance with the approved part-time salary schedule.

To Apply: Please visit our web site at: www.highland.edu/employment or contact 815-599-3534 for an alternative application method. Application materials should include cover letter, resume and copies of college transcripts.

Highland Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, and encourages applications from veterans, minorities, people with disabilities and other diverse groups.