Professional Learning Coach (CAPS)

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities.

HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike.

The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success.

These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.

The Center for Academic Program Support (CAPS) provides free assistance to all HCC students through tutoring, writing, ESL, and math centers;

study groups and ongoing study skills workshops; and programs such as our free Math Mini Prep. Additionally, CAPS provides specialized academic programs such as supplemental instruction, learning coaches, and mentoring.

Coaching Responsibilities :

• Provide students with an initial intake and assessment of learning strengths and areas of development to make appropriate plans and referrals for academic support.
• Design and implement academic support plans for students based upon assessed strengths and needs.
• Work one-on-one with a caseload of students in the capacity of a Learning Coach. Meet with student caseload on a regular basis to monitor academic progress.
• Interpret teacher interventions and classroom directions.
• Administer and use learning style inventories to plan a course of action for students seeking help.
• Structure the learning experience so that students may better understand the course content.
• Assist students in the writing process, pre-drafting, revising and editing.
• Work with specific support programs (Leadership Network, Transition to Business, Nursing Success, New Directions, etc.) on campus that serve target populations to provide academic support and individualized learning programs.
• Consult with college faculty and other campus supports to implement educational accommodations for students with documented learning disabilities.

Technical Responsibilities :

Become skilled in using the software (Computer Assisted Instruction)

Help students integrate information technology within the given area

When needed use the Assistive Technology Center

Be able to identify and use resources

Training and Resource Support :

• Attend scheduled meetings or workshops.
• Communicate with instructor on a regular basis to review tutorial services.
• Communicate with other resources for assistance such as ESL staff, as well as Math and Writing Coordinators.
• Explore on-line tutoring as a resource.
• Be able to provide training in the area of expertise, according to CRLA Certification guidelines.

REQUIRED : Bachelor's Degree; Ability to work effectively and flexibly with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body

MCCC Part-Time, Non-Benefited unit position Hours : 18.5 hrs. / week

Rate : $32.64 / hour

Open Until Filled

• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
• Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies.

The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and / or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.