Instructional Specialist, Math & Science Tutoring Center

Flathead Valley Community College; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Flathead Valley Community College seeks an Instructional Specialist to provide individualized math and science tutoring in the Math & Science Tutoring Center. You will collaborate with faculty, promote customer service, and support student success in a community college setting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in math or related field and at least one year of tutoring or developmental teaching experience. Evening/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in math, math education, or related field; AND, One year of experience with individualized instruction/tutoring or developmental teaching

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in math and science through individualized instruction in the tutoring center
• Collaborates with math and science faculty on academic topics and student needs
• Promotes a culture of customer service within a team environment

Skills

Math instruction

Science instruction

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in math/related field

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KALISPELL, MT 59901
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: Bachelor
Salary Range: $20.60 - $25.00 Hourly
Job Category: Professional
Part-time, .42 FTE, benefit eligible.
DEPARTMENT: Student Services
Closing Date: Open until filled; priority will be given to completed applications received by 08/24/2026

SUMMARY

The Instructional Specialist works in the Math & Science Tutoring Center and provides students individualized instruction in math and science.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Instructs students in math and science skills through individualized instruction in the Math & Science Tutoring Center
• Collaborates with math and science faculty on academic topics and student needs for math and science instruction
• Recommends methods and policies for continuous improvement to supervisor
• Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and improved services to students and the community
• Actively promotes a culture of customer service within a team-oriented environment, researching, analyzing and resolving issues that arise in assigned areas and addressing them in a proactive and timely manner
• Stays well-informed of best practices for student success, academic instruction, and academic skills development
• Develops and completes special projects as directed
• Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment
• Attends related trainings, workshops, and professional development
• Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff as needed
• Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College
• Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies
• Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Reports to the Coordinator of Math and Science Tutoring Center

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in math, math education, or related field; AND, One year of experience with individualized instruction/tutoring or developmental teaching

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience instructing students in math at the college level
• Experience teaching math at a community college

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of mathematics and science
• Knowledge and skill in designing, managing, or implementation in the fields of individualized instruction and teaching
• Experience working with disadvantaged or developmental students
• Experience with individualized instruction/tutoring
• Classroom teaching experience
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, written and verbal skills
• Working knowledge of software programs for spreadsheets and word-processing
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
• Ability to follow and issue directions
• Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
• Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc.
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency
• This is a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY

The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT

Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to [e-mail]. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION

Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.