Immediate Supervisor: This position reports directly to the Director of Adult Education, but works in tandem with their respective Lead Instructor.
General Description: This is a part-time grant-funded position (20-28 hours per week) at ASU-Mid-South campus. The Adult Education Paraprofessional will provide individual and small group instruction utilizing the Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy curriculum to adult education students as well as other duties.
Responsibilities:
- Provides academic assistance to the assigned student, either in a group or individual setting.
- Assists students in achieving a better understanding of a specific subject area and with improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
- Attends periodic training or orientation sessions as required by the faculty or administrator.
- Provides evaluations and other reports as requested
- Documents student progress.
- Assists students with the development of study skills necessary for academic success.
- Helps foster positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
- Motivates and supports students’ achievement and success.
- Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned student(s).
- Serves as a role model for students receiving services.
- Fosters an inclusive learning environment.
- Assist with administration of assessments: TABE 13/14 and GED
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications: High school diploma required; associate degree or higher preferred.
Salary: Per hour rate commensurate with education, experience, and credentials.
Required Application Materials:
- a letter of interest specifying the position sought,
- a completed ASU Mid-South application for employment including contact information for three professional references who can attest to the candidate’s qualifications for the position,
- a resume or curriculum vitae, and
- copies of college transcripts relevant to the position of interest.
Please note that ASU Mid-South requires a criminal background check as part of the employment process, as well as a driver’s license verification.
For an application to be considered, all requested materials must be submitted simultaneously either by mail, email, fax, or personal delivery to:
Arkansas State University Mid-South
ATTN: Human Resources
2000 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301-3829
(870) 733-6719 (FAX)
humanresources@asumidsouth.edu
ASU Mid-South and the Arkansas State University System are Equal Opportunity Employers.
