American Career College
HSE Academy Tutor (Education)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.)
Conducts daily tutoring sessions in writing, math, reading, social studies and science for prospective students, identified by the instructional team or self-identified by the student. Ensures the timely progress and planning reviews for tutoring HSE students and maintains comprehensive records pertaining to the progress of each student that are then communicated to the campus instructional team.
Tutors HSE students in group sessions or one on one in the content specific areas of the HSE examination. Establishes and maintains high success rates of students participating in the HSE program.
Provides individualized tutoring and/or remedial instruction as needed or appointed.
Observes and evaluates students' work to determine progress, provides feedback, and makes suggestions for improvement, under the guidance of the campus instructional team.
Administers standardized oral, written or performance tests in order to measure progress and to evaluate learning effectiveness based on HSE requirements as instructed by the campus instructional team.
Assists the campus instructional team in developing and planning student specific academic action plans.
Identifies academic “at risk” students and reports those finding to the campus instructional team.
Explains state certificates and assists individuals in obtaining a state HSE certificate.
Refers students to other College personnel/Departments as needed.
Maintains attendance records of students enrolled in HSE exam preparation. Follows up with students and faculty to ensure appropriate attendance.
Provides academic assistance, study strategies to develop a tutoring plan that fits students' individual academic needs and development alongside the campus instructional team.
Maintains confidential records on each student tutored including follow-up and periodic assessments.
Motivates and develops each student's self-confidence and anxiety or fear of failure in academic work, and helps maintain each student's positive attitude.
Maintains regular and timely attendance, reports to work as scheduled and assures time worked and/or time-off is recorded properly.
Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the College's Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and states laws, and applicable professional standards.
Maintains established department policies, procedures and attends in-services and other required meetings.
Maintains confidentiality of all student, associate, and/or college information as required.
Exercises care, proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies and identifies unsafe conditions and makes appropriate adjustments.
Maintains order, cleanliness and safety at work.
May perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) only.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:
None required.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of previous relevant tutoring experience required.
Knowledgeable of local, State and Federal HSE regulations and testing procedures.
Knowledge of General Education curriculum (high school). Knowledge of basic arithmetic and proper English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
Knowledge of test administration procedures.
Experience with MS Office.