SSS Education Specialist

Seward County Community College is a two-year institution offering 45 programs of study, including Adult Basic Education, certificate programs and Associate of Arts, Science, General Studies and Applied Sciences degrees. Ranked in the top 5% of more than 1,100 accredited community colleges in the U.S. by the Aspen Institute, SCCC serves a student body of 2,500+ students ranging in age from 15 to 85, in a county with the highest foreign-born percentage population in the U.S., and a rural service area of about 50,997 in seven Southwest Kansas counties as well as neighboring counties in southeastern Colorado, the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles.

Responsibilities

Position will provide supplemental instruction in the areas of math, technology, science, and language arts. Position will also work with other SSS staff in the design and implementation of specialized workshops in various areas applicable to student success. A development of relationships with teaching staff in design and implementation of specialized workshops in various areas applicable to student success. A development of relationships with teaching staff, especially core subjects is vital for the success of the students in the TRiO Student Success Services Program.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Tutors students in various subjects supplemental and individualized instruction.
• Maintains diagnostic and developmental files on participants needing instruction. Follow-up with students is vital.
• Works with core subject faculty to understand their teaching styles, requirements and expectations.
• Works with SSS staff to develop and implement workshops in areas applicable to student success. Provide ESL instruction for limited English speaking students. Help coordinate job shadow experiences for SSS students.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field is preferred. An associates degree in similar area will be considered. Six months to two years of similar or related experience.

Salary/Benefits

Competitive salary. Participation in college Flexible Benefits program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, optional insurances, and reimbursement accounts. Other benefits include: income protection insurance; matching annuity; SCCC tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents; annual and sick leave allowances and participation in social security (FICA) and state retirement programs (KPERS).

Salary Range: Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Position Status: Full-Time position

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Start Date: ASAP

• Successful applicants will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to employment.
• Separate application required for additional or future openings.

Applications may be emailed to [email protected], faxed to 620-417-1124 or mailed. Direct inquiries to Human Resources at 620-417-1123.

How to Apply

To be considered, all of the following materials must be submitted to the address below:

(unofficial are acceptable for the application, if hire official will be required within 30 days of hire)

If any of the required materials are not submitted with your application packet, your application will be deemed incomplete and will not be forwarded to the committee for screening. Please notify Human Resources if you require any special accommodation(s) in meeting these requirements.

Mailing Address:

Human Resources Office

SSS Education Specialist

Seward County Community College

PO Box 1137

Liberal KS 67901-1137

More information about Seward County Community College can be found at www.sccc.edu

Selection Process

The search committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth on the position announcement and job description and reserve the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview. Interviews are usually conducted on campus by the search committee. Additional interviews and/or teaching demonstrations may be required.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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