Instructional Specialist, Foundational Math

Flathead Valley Community College•Kalispell, MT

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Specialist oversees the Foundational Math Center and provides foundational math students individualized instruction. In addition the position supports the foundational math courses and administer s the math placement test.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in math, math education, or related field
One year of experience with individualized instruction/tutoring, OR One year of experience in developmental teaching
Knowledge of foundational mathematics
Knowledge and skill in designing, managing, or implementation in the fields of individualized instruction and teaching
Experience working with disadvantaged or developmental students
Experience with individualized instruction/tutoring
Working knowledge of software programs for spreadsheets and word-processing
Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community
Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
Ability to follow and issue directions
Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check
Ability to respond in the event of an emergency

Nice To Haves

Experience instructing students in foundational math with firm understanding from Prealgebra to Calculus
Experience teaching developmental math at a community college
Experience with course building and course management with online software

Responsibilities

Instructs students in math skills through individualized instruction in the Foundational Math Center
Proctors quizzes and exams for all foundational math courses
Creates and manages course records, assists in archiving online course materials, and assists instructors with enrolling new students each semester
Assembles course materials for foundational math instructors
Collaborates with foundational math faculty on academic topics and student needs for math instructions
Coordinates with the Math Department for course shell edits, scheduling and course management
Oversees math placement exam and score reporting into FVCC’s administrative and student information database in collaboration with supervisor, Coordinator of Math and Science Tutoring
Proctors FVCC’s math placement exam and explains placement results; proctors math General Education and Related Instruction assessments and other placement tests as needed
Instructs a foundational math course when necessary
Monitors and tracks student attendance in the Foundational Math Center
Recommends methods and policies for continuous improvement to supervisor
Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and improved services to students and the community
Actively promotes a culture of customer service within a collaborative, team-oriented environment, researching, analyzing and resolving issues that arise in assigned areas and addressing them in a proactive and timely manner
Develops and completes special projects as directed
Stays well-informed of best practices for student success, academic instruction, and academic skills development
Attends related trainings, workshops, and professional development
Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff as needed
Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College
Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships
Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies
Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities
Performs other duties as assigned