Math & Science Learning Support Specialist

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

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