Job Information
Texas A&M University Special Program Aid (Supplemental Instruction Leader) in United States
Job Title
Special Program Aid (Supplemental Instruction Leader)
Agency
Texas A&M International University
Department
College Of Arts & Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
$15.00 hourly
Job Location
Laredo, Texas
Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Description
Job Summary
Provide routine non-classroom, academic supplemental instruction to students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Meets students and go over their homework assignments in applicable subject area.
Ask students about 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 perform as lead for other Tutors.
May provide input into program rules and regulations. May recommend suggestions to improve program.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
Lead SI (Supplemental Instruction) biweekly 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 at CEES.
Communicate and meet regularly with SI course faculty and Title V grant administrators
Develop and maintain a professional relationship with course instructors.
Maintain confidential records.
Prepare reports.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirement
Education - Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience - Two years of relevant experience
May not be currently enrolled student at Texas A&M International University.
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience working with college/university students in an educational setting.
Supplemental Instruction experience in content area.
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to interact effectively, professionally, and tactfully with students, faculty, and other university personnel.
Ability to motivate students.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to arrange and keep a work schedule.
Strong academic knowledge in content area.
Computer literate in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Ability to prepare and facilitate workshops, presentations, and orientations to groups of students.
Ability to think critically and problem solve.
Preferred 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.
Other Requirements
Posting may require working evening and/or weekend hours.
Position is contingent upon funding.
Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
Pay of Rate: $15.00/hourly for up to 15 hours weekly
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
