
Peer Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders I - CAPS
Holyoke Community College · Consumer Services
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<div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">Under the supervision of the Director of the Center for Academic Program Support (CAPS),<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders</span> s<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">upport </span>HCC students <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">in high-risk courses </span>through weekly study sessions. CAPS is seeking SI Leaders in the following <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">courses</span>: </div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="margin-left: 15px;">BUS<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-</span>115 Computer Applications</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">ASL-101<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> American Sign Language 1</span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">HTH<span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-</span>114 Medical Terminology</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">ENG-085 Pre<span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-</span>College English <span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1</span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ENG-095 Pre-College English 2</span></li></ul></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Orientation and training are provided. On-the-job assistance and resources are available regularly. Employment dates: January through May 2027. </span></div></div></div><ol style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;" data-pasted="true"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 89.55825805664062pt;margin-top:13.646392822265625pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Obtain the class roster of the assigned course during the first and second week of class.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 89.55825805664062pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Note any changes in the class roster throughout the term.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 17.07989501953125pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Attend the first week of class meetings of the assigned course and further class meetings if applicable.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 17.07989501953125pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Obtain the course syllabus.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Obtain course material.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Read all assigned materials including text(s) and supplemental readings.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Take notes.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Conduct at least three 50-minute study sessions per week throughout the term.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 53.67987060546875pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">SI Leaders must maintain contact with the faculty member of the assigned course and provide </span><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">information regarding students’ progress.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Contact faculty members when needed regarding course materials/assignments.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 31.1702880859375pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Verify if faculty members will offer students extra credit or incentives for attendance at SI sessions.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 31.1702880859375pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Collect data via your CAPS Activity Log and Navigate regarding SI session attendance</span><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 31.1702880859375pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">SI Leaders must use strategies learned through SI Orientation, SI Leader Manual, and CAPS Tutor </span><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Training to create and use SI session handouts approved by faculty.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 14.7265625pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">SI Leaders must regularly meet with the Assistant SI Leader Coordinator to discuss the planning of SI </span><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">sessions, the creation and use of the SI session handouts, observation of the SI sessions, the use of a </span><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">wide variety of learning strategies, and potential problems.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 38.75823974609375pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Other responsibilities: provide extra SI sessions as necessary and meet with other SI Leaders and </span><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">supervisory staff at scheduled meetings.</span></p></li></ol><strong>REQUIRED</strong>: <br><ul style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;" data-pasted="true"><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Education: Currently enrolled HCC student in good standing, without a degree.</span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Coursework: Have completed the specific course you want to support and earned at least a B+.</span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Interpersonal skills: Good communication, active listening, patience, empathy, teamwork, conflict resolution, and collaboration.</span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Technical skills: Basic computer skills and Google apps (training will be provided), organization, time management, and planning.</span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Recommendation: At least one faculty recommendation <wbr>vouching for your p<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">roficiency in</span> the <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">course.</span></li></ul><strong><u>Part-Time, Non-Benefited Positio</u></strong><u><strong>n</strong></u><br><strong>Hourly Rate: </strong>$17.00/hr.<br><strong>Hours:</strong> up to 18.5 hours/week.<br><br><strong>General Posting Notice: </strong>This posting is intended to establish a pool of qualified candidates for potential future openings. While there may not be an immediate vacancy at the time of application, candidates who meet the qualifications may be considered for current or future opportunities as they become available.