Reading/Writing Facilitator Temporary Pool

Community College of Allegheny County; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Option for medical benefits

Job summary

A community college in Pennsylvania seeks a Reading/Writing Facilitator for a temporary part-time position. Responsibilities include tutoring students, administering programs, and maintaining documentation of progress. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and at least two years of teaching or tutoring experience. The role involves varied hours and the option for medical benefits at full cost. Clearances will be required if offered the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in reading, writing, literature, secondary English education or related field.
• Minimum of two years of teaching and/or tutoring, preferably at the college level.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and create positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in reading/writing assistance.
• Prescribe learning activities using various materials.
• Maintain documentation of student progress.
• Assist in developing project policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Knowledge of PLATO or diagnostic software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Job description

Position Title

Reading/Writing Facilitator Temporary Pool

Campus

College Wide

Additional Information

Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS. This posting is a pool and not for any specific position. Job duties listed in this posting are general in nature and will vary depending on location. Specific job duties will be explained during interview. This is a temporary part-time 20 hours/week position with option for medical benefits at full employee cost.

Transcripts

Work hours (for hourly positions): Hours and days could vary or change depending on the needs of the program. May include evenings and Saturdays.

Salary Grade: N/A

Job Category

Temporary Part-Time Pool

Job Type: Temporary Part-Time

General Summary

Work as a Reading/Writing project team member sharing responsibility for group tutoring, PLATO administration, classroom visits, data collection and day-to-day operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in reading, writing, literature, secondary english education or related field and a minimum of two years of teaching and/or tutoring preferably college level students.

• Knowledge of PLATO or other diagnostic software package preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work with diverse populations and create and maintain positive working relationships.
• Must possess good organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills and ability to problem solve, act with initiative and maintain accurate confidential records and files.

Duties

• Tutor students seeking 'walk-in' reading/writing assistance.
• Prescribe individual and group learning activities from a variety of approaches and materials including teacher/tutor made printed packages, textbooks, audiovisuals, software and, on-line instructional programs.
• Maintain contact with key faculty, administrators, student development personnel and related College personnel to discuss and make appropriate recommendations concerning students with math difficulties.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of student progress using computer-based systems, spreadsheets and databases for accurate project reporting.
• Assist in the development of Reading/Writing project policies and procedures handbook.
• Participate in meetings, training and professional development as required.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.