Direct Wage - Supplemental Instruction Leader (Police Academy)

southtexascollege; Pharr (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College seeks a Supplemental Instruction Leader to provide academic learning support, tutor students in classrooms and skill labs, and assist with the daily operations of the College's learning centers.

The role involves onsite or online sessions as assigned, delivering targeted guidance, and promoting available tutoring resources to enhance student achievement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college certificate or 30 college hours preferred.
• Demonstrated mastery of sufficient coursework in subject; earning at least a B grade required, preferably A.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides educational assistance to students to improve comprehension and mastery.
• Assists in preparation of workshops and materials to enhance student understanding.
• Attends classes or holds study sessions onsite or online as assigned.
• Guides students in diverse instructional settings with hands-on practice and feedback.
• Develops and maintains lesson plans and records using required software and forms.
• Promotes and presents information about academic support services at the Centers for Learning Excellence.
• Collaborates with faculty and supervisor to support student success.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

College certificate or 30 college hours

Tools

Windows OS

Internet research

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Special Instructions

Dear Applicant,

The South Texas College Office of Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential or sensitive information from the documents that you attach to your application. Confidential and sensitive information include the following:

• Social Security Number
• Date of Birth
• Age
• Citizenship Status
• Gender
• Ethnicity/Race
• Marital Status
• Applicant Photos

* A redaction guide can be found by clicking here .

Please make sure that you omit this information from your application prior to submission. We are advising you that the Office of Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the hiring department as per your submission.

Transcripts

Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Foreign transcripts

Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES Members

Job Description

Department: Centers for Learning Excellence

General Statement of Job

The Supplemental Instruction Leader provides academic learning support for students as directed, conducting supplemental instruction, tutoring students in classrooms and skill labs, and assisting with the daily operations of the College's learning centers.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Provides educational assistance to students in specific discipline to improve comprehension and mastery of the subject.
• Assists in preparation of workshops and materials to enhance student comprehension and supplement course assignments.
• Attends classes and/or holds study sessions for currently enrolled students as required, onsite or online as assigned, on a scheduled basis.
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• Guides students in diverse instructional settings, in-class and in-skill lab, as assigned, by providing feedback and answering questions using hands‑on practice.
• Integrates study strategy techniques with course content.
• Attends lecture and functions as a model student in the programmatic framework.
• Leads in-class small group discussions, demonstrations, or activities as directed by instructor.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with the course content instructor, student participants, and appropriate supervisor.
• Keeps regular and accurate records and lesson plans using required software, and forms, and submits appropriate paperwork in a timely manner.
• Engages in promoting and presenting information about academic support services and resources at the Centers for Learning Excellence.
• Assists in serving as a Centers for Learning Excellence liaison with faculty and staff in the interest of student success as directed by supervisor.
• Participates in required departmental training, workshops, and meetings.
• Has access to a remote working site that is safe and free from interruptions, and to a reliable internet connection sufficient to perform job duties remotely as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; college certificate or 30 college hours, preferred.
• Demonstrated mastery of sufficient coursework in subject, earning at least a grade of B required, preferably an A.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to students, customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply practical understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Security Sensitive position: All applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.

College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC), or International Mentor Training