Learning Support Specialist for Math & Science

University of Rio Grande-Rio Grande Community College; Rio Grande (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rio Grande-Rio Grande Community College seeks a Learning Support Specialist for Math & Science to provide tutoring and academic support across mathematics and sciences, both in person and virtually. You will work with students, faculty, and staff to advance a holistic support model and contribute to four county‑based centers.

You’ll develop individualized plans, collaborate with instructors, and participate in ongoing professional development while maintaining high tutoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, biology, chemistry, or related science area; or Bachelor’s degree in AYA Education with concentration in math/science.
• Experience tutoring or individualized services for students with learning support needs.
• Experience with diverse learners; willingness to work remotely.
• Proficiency with calculators, computers, and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of Adult Learning Theory and related pedagogy.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Willingness to work weekends/evenings.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Comfort with remote/virtual platforms for instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct student support through small group and one-on-one instruction in mathematics and sciences, in face‑to‑face and virtual formats.
• Develop individualized academic support plans based on assessed needs.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to deliver holistic student support.
• Coordinate with faculty to develop interventions and learning support services.
• Participate in professional development activities to stay current in best practices.
• Document, collect, and review data to evaluate interventions.
• Train, schedule, oversee, and evaluate peer tutors.
• Maintain tutoring standards per institutional certification and NTA.
• Serve as reader/scribe and proctor/testing administrator as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support a 12-month Monday–Friday schedule with flexibility as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, biology, chemistry, or related science area, or Bachelor’s degree in AYA Education with a concentration in mathematics or science

Master’s degree in mathematics, biology, chemistry, or related science area or Master’s degree in AYA Education with a concentration in mathematics or science

Experience providing one-on-one tutoring or individualized services to students with learning support needs

Experience working with diverse learners from diverse populations

Experience and/or willingness to interact with students using remote environments

Proficiency in using calculators, computers, and software such as Microsoft Office

Excellent communication and writing skills

Willingness to work occasional weekends and/or evenings

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Understanding of Adult Learning Theory and/or similar pedagogical methods

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Learning Support Specialist for Math & Science

Location: Rio Grande, OH

The Learning Support Specialist for Math & Science works closely with students, faculty, and staff to provide academic support, including one‑on‑one tutoring and group instruction in mathematics, biology, chemistry, and other sciences. The role also performs administrative duties that support a holistic student‑support model and covers services at four county‑based academic centers. This 12‑month position reports to the Director of Academic Support Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct student support through small group and one‑on‑one instruction in mathematics & the sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.) and general academic skill instruction in face‑to‑face and virtual formats. This includes tutoring students, offering basic study skills instruction, and providing technical computer skills instruction based on student, faculty, and program needs.
• When appropriate, conduct an assessment of academic support needs and develop individualized academic support plans for assisting students.
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with faculty, non‑academic student support staff, and others to deliver the academic student support and academic engagement piece of a holistic model of student support.
• Coordinate with faculty to develop effective educational practices, small group academic interventions, and individualized learning support services as needed.
• Participate regularly and at least once annually in professional development activities to stay up‑to‑date with best practices for delivering academic support services (FERPA, Title IX, etc.).
• Engage in a process of data‑driven continuous improvement by documenting, collecting, and reviewing data related to academic student support services to determine effectiveness of interventions and learning support practices.
• Be responsible for the training, preparation, scheduling, oversight, and evaluation of peer/student tutors and the institution’s peer tutoring program.
• Maintain tutoring/academic support services standards in keeping with the tutoring certification held by the institution and the National Tutoring Association (NTA).
• Serve as reader/scribe and additional proctor/testing administrator as needed for the testing center and meet associated requirements/proficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work a typical 12‑month Monday‑Friday schedule, but have flexibility to alter schedule based on institutional/student needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, biology, chemistry, or related science area, or Bachelor’s degree in AYA Education with a concentration in mathematics or science (biology, chemistry, etc.). Candidates with bachelor’s degrees in education may be considered if they have advanced undergraduate‑level or graduate‑level coursework in mathematics or science. The candidate must be able to tutor college algebra and statistics students proficiently.
• Experience providing one‑on‑one tutoring or individualized services to students with learning support needs, as well as small group academic support.
• Experience working with diverse learners from diverse populations.
• Experience and/or willingness to interact and engage with students using a remote environment (email, virtual platforms, etc.).
• Ability to meet required proficiencies associated with all essential duties.
• Exhibits excellent communication and writing skills.
• Willingness/ability to work occasional weekends and/or evenings as needed.
• Exhibits professionalism, confidence, and a strong work ethic; is capable of working both independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively.
• Proficiency in using calculators, computers, and software such as Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of Adult Learning Theory and/or similar pedagogical methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in mathematics, biology, chemistry, or related science area or Master’s degree in AYA Education with a concentration in mathematics or science (biology, chemistry, etc.).
• Three or more years of experience providing one‑on‑one tutoring or individualized services to students with learning support needs.
• Experience working with non‑native English language speakers.
• One or more years of college‑level tutoring or teaching experience.

Rio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.