Mathematics Professional Tutor

Lawson State Community College; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 22,900 - 32,616; Part time

Job summary

Lawson State Community College is seeking a part‑time tutor to provide supplemental mathematics tutoring for TRIO SSS participants. You will reinforce course content, support independent learning, and help with study skills, time management, and academic confidence.

This role is not classroom teaching or grading. It is grant‑funded with a local salary schedule of $20.15/hour for up to 19 hours/week, emphasizing compliance and reporting for TRIO programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years teaching or tutoring experience.
• Experience with first‑generation, low‑income, or students with disabilities preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications and willingness to learn TRIO data systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small‑group tutoring in mathematics to TRIO SSS participants.
• Help students develop study skills, time management, note‑taking, and confidence.
• Support understanding of course material, writing mechanics, reading comprehension, and critical thinking.
• Monitor progress and communicate concerns to TRIO staff.
• Encourage engagement with TRIO SSS services via referrals.
• Maintain documentation of tutoring services and progress in Blumen database in compliance with TRIO reporting.
• Participate in staff meetings and TRIO-related trainings.
• Adhere to institutional policies, TRIO guidelines, and confidentiality standards.
• Maintain time and effort documentation per grant requirements.
• Perform related duties to support TRIO SSS goals.

Skills

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Proficiency with computer applications

Willingness to learn TRIO data systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Reading, or a closely related field

Tools

Blumen database

Job description

Position Summary

*Updated 1/28/26

The tutor provides supplemental academic tutoring support in mathematics to eligible TRIO SSS participants. This role supports student retention, persistence, and graduation through structured individual and small‑group tutoring aligned with institutional curricula and TRIO program objectives.

This is not a teaching or grading position. The instructor does not deliver classroom instruction or assign grades. All services are supplemental and designed to reinforce course content and promote independent learning.

Salary Schedule Placement: Local Salary Schedule $20.15 per hour up to 19 hours per week

This is a grant‑funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon funding from the grant. Non‑probationary status is not attainable by employment in this position, the funding and duration of which are finite.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small‑group tutoring in mathematics to TRIO SSS participants.
• Assist students in developing effective study skills, time management strategies, note‑taking techniques, and academic confidence.
• Support students in understanding course material, improving writing mechanics, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills.
• Monitor student academic progress and communicate concerns or recommendations to the TRIO SSS professional staff.
• Encourage eligible students to engage with TRIO SSS services through referrals and outreach as directed by the Project Director.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of tutoring services, student contacts, and academic progress in the Blumen database in compliance with TRIO SSS reporting.
• Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development related to TRIO regulations, student success strategies, and data reporting.
• Adhere to all institutional policies, federal TRIO guidelines, and confidentiality standards.
• Maintain accurate time and effort documentation in accordance with federal grant requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support TRIO SSS program goals.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Reading, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching or tutoring experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with first‑generation, low‑income, and/or students with disabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications and willingness to learn TRIO‑specific data systems.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong content knowledge in mathematics and the ability to clearly explain concepts.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly related to documentation and compliance.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a federally regulated, team‑based environment.
• Ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on student and program needs (up to 19 hours per week).

Essential Physical Skills

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while providing tutoring services.
• Ability to use a computer and related technology for documentation and data entry.
• Ability to lift or carry light materials (up to 10 pounds).
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

EEOC, E‑VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑verify). E‑verify electronically confirm an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.