Job Title

Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader

SI Leader openings in these courses ONLY:

34-102 Intro to American Government - Dewhirst

Received an 'A' in respective course; SI leader selection will be based on recommendations of the course instructor and qualifications of the applicants; For applicants to be considered for the position, ALL additional materials (resume & unofficial transcript) must be submitted together with the completed application form. 

SI Training/Orientation is held on Sunday, January 8th, attendance is mandatory; Attendance required at weekly TDC staff professional development every Tuesday morning at 7:00 a.m. or 8:00 a.m. throughout the trimester. 

Department

Talent Development Center (TDC)

Job Description

Re-attends course and offer three weekly study review sessions to students currently enrolled in the course; The leader empowers students to take ownership for their learning and encourages academic rigor.

In SI sessions, the SI Leader:

• Actively involves learners in the course content and suggests appropriate study strategies based on varying types of course material
• Empowers students to take ownership for their learning and encourages academic rigor
• Encourages redirection of questions
• Encourages and facilitates creative learning activities other than lecture within sessions
• Encourages integration of course content and learning skills
• Encourages use of the language of the discipline to develop subject area expertise
• Facilitates and excels in effective collaboration skills
• Readjusts lesson plans quickly if students are not grasping content or delivery
• Develops appropriate session closure strategies that include summaries
• Submits SI sign-in Sheets weekly and all other TDC paperwork by established deadlines
• Reviews job description in its entirety (located in TDC)
• Attends and actively participates in required TDC training for professional growth and improvement of TDC programs
• Other duties as assigned

Models good Student behavior by:

• Takes notes in class everyday
• Completes homework assignments
• Analyze course content to determine best collaborative learning strategies
• Prepares for sessions by reading text, supplemental materials, reviewing lecture notes and meeting with course instructor
• Develops or locates appropriate materials and resources to help clients synthesize course concepts
• Recruits clients by speaking with instructors/making announcements in classes

Communications:

• Checks Northwest e-mail daily
• Submits work schedule prior to the first week of classes for each trimester employed
• Ensures maintenance of accurate TDC records for any and all client services
• Communicates information regarding work schedules, sickness, or any other problems or concerns that you have with supervisors as soon as possible
• Establishes communication loop and interact regularly with SI Manager, SI faculty, TDC director, Office Manager, and SI leaders
• Promotes SI concept and markets SI effectiveness to currently enrolled students
• Maintains a professional and supportive relationship with the entire university community
• Submits time sheets by the date requested at the end of every month

Critical/Creative Thinking and Problem Solving:

• Employ creativity and flexibility in all aspects of role

Computer:

• Competence with Microsoft Office Suite

Self-Directed Learning:

• Prepare for sessions by reading texts, supplemental materials & meeting with course instructor and TDC staff as needed for support

Competence in a Discipline:

• Encourage students' use of the language of their discipline to develop subject-area expertise

Personal/Social Development:

• Reflect upon your strength & abilities and share your successful experience with others
• Actively participate in TDC professional development experiences
• Exhibit professionalism
• Support and encourage students

Team Work/Team Leading:

• Demonstrate ability to work positively with others
• Maintain a professional and supportive relationship with the entire university community

Multicultural:

• Interact regularly with diverse on-campus populations

Cultural Enrichment:

• Interact regularly with diverse on-campus populations

Qualifications

Received an 'A' in respective course; SI leader selection will be based on recommendations of the course instructor and qualifications of the applicants; For applicants to be considered for the position, ALL additional materials (resume & unofficial transcript) must be submitted together with the completed application form. 

Wage Rate

$8.15

Hours Available

10 Hours

Start Date

Sunday, January 8th, Spring 2012 Trimester; SI training/orientation is held on Sunday, January 8th and attendance is mandatory; Attendance required at weekly TDC staff professional development every Tuesday morning at 7:00 or 8:00 a.m. throughout the trimester. 

Application Deadline

Until Filled; Please complete the attached application. 

Supervisor

Linda Standerford

Address

372 Administration Building

Phone

660-562-1727

E-mail

Lstande@nwmissouri.edu