Academic Enrichment Division - Special Program @ La Roche College

Supplemental Instruction Leader (SIL)

Overview

Professional Staff at the Academic Enrichment Division train the new SI Leaders. SI Leaders conduct regularly scheduled sessions to assist students in high-risk courses.

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic assistance program sponsored by the Academic Enrichment Center . SI targets traditionally difficult classes and provides regularly scheduled, out of class, peer facilitated sessions. These sessions are voluntary on the part of the student; however, SI participants earn higher course grades and will withdraw less often than non-SI participants. Students who attend SI sessions discover appropriate application of study strategies and become actively involved in the course material. SI leaders use the text, supplementary readings, handouts, and lecture notes as vehicles for learning skill instruction. Job Training Currently, A 4-day training course is available for SI Leader, through the Academic Enrichment Center . Topics included in the training program are as follows:

A. Orientation and Course review.
B. Videotape and a Supplemental Instruction Session.
C. Inside the Supplemental Instruction Program.
D. Small Group Discussion of the SI Leader as Model Student.
E. Classroom Assessment Techniques.
F. Planning SI Session.
G. Mock SI Sessions.
H. First Day Speech and Mock SI Session Delivery.
I. Paper Work for the Program and La Roche College .
J. Communication skills.
K. Interpersonal Skills of the SI Leader.
L. Learning Styles and Learning Assistance.
M. Study Skills Review.

Qualifications

1. Senior, junior, sophomore, or 2nd semester freshman standing is the Minimum required.

2. A grade of B+ or higher in the selected course and a GPA of 3.0 or higher are required.

3. Prior academic enrollment with the professor who is to teach the course is preferred.

4. Content competency is required.

5. Approval of the course instructor.

6. Good interpersonal and communication skills, responsible, and enjoy working closely with peers.

7. The ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times.

Responsibilities and Duties

Primary Responsibilities

1. Attend all class meetings of the selected course, take notes, do homework and read all assigned materials.

2. Conduct 2 to 3 fifty minute study sessions per week throughout the term using strategies learned through the SI leader training.

3. Meet Regularly with the SI supervisor.
- Discuss observations of the SI sessions.
- Discuss the creation and use of SI session handouts.
- Discuss the planning of SI sessions and use of a wide variety of the
identified learning strategies.
- Notify supervisor about problems or potential problems.

4. Assist SI supervisor in training other SI leaders.

5. Meet weekly with Professor of selected course.

6. Attend SI leader training prior to the beginning of each term.

Secondary Responsibilities

1. Provide extra SI sessions and/or marathon sessions as necessary(Discuss that with the supervisor).

2. Provide handouts for use during SI sessions.

3. Assert course requirements and maintain contact throughout the term with the course professor.

4.Meet with other campus SI leaders at scheduled meetings.

5. Complete necessary personnel paperwork.

6. Work with the SI supervisor to select appropriate times and scheduling of SI sessions.

7. Make periodic announcements about the availability of the SI sessions to the students.

8. Collect attendance data for every SI session.

9. Assist SI supervisor in the preparation of end-of-term reports and other reports as requested.

10. Maintain a professional attitude about matters such as class standards, grades, student complaints and confidentiality.

11. Model appropriate professional attitudes and behaviors to staff, students and others on and off campus.

12. Notify your SI supervisor in advance if you are unable to conduct an SI session as scheduled.

13. Maintain regular working hours.

Pay Scale and Hours

$7.25 trained undergraduate leaders.
$9.00 trained leaders with B.A or B.S Degree.
$11.00 trained leaders with Masters or at least five years of experience in their fields.

Benefits

1. Meaningful paid work experience while in college, offering flexible work hours to accommodate your schedule.

2. Peer leaders often consider careers in teaching.

3. Work with a diverse student population and adapt to many challenging situations.

4. Excellent review for professional and graduate school exams.

5. Increased involvement with the institution: friendships with members of both the faculty and the student population.

6. Make a significant contribution toward retention efforts at the university.

How to Apply

To apply for a job as a Supplemental Instruction Leader in the Academic Enrichment Center , complete and submit an official application along with a faculty recommendation. This may be done in one of the following ways:

1. Pick up an application in WL 123 and submit completed application in person to the Academic Enrichment Center .

2. Or you can Download the application and faculty recommendation from this website, and submit completed application in person to the Academic Enrichment Center WL 123.

3. Schedule an interview with Supplemental Instruction Supervisor, Mr. Hamdi Bata at the time you submit your application. Address all questions and/or applications to

For more information, Please contact:

Hamdi Bata
Tutorial and SI Coordinator
(412) 536-1119
batah1@laroche.edu

Work Study Students

Several work-study positions are available during the entire academic year. For more information, please contact :

Diana Forsythe
Office Manager
(412) 536-1231
forsytd1@laroche.edu