Education Technician (Tutor)

Summary This position is part of the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI). As a Education Technician (Tutor) you will be responsible for coordinating tutoring services between SIPI's non-academic and academic programs to further enhance student learning and student support. The BIE's mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural and economic well-being and in keeping with the wide diversity of American Indian tribes and Native Alaska villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities (25 CFR ? 32.3). The Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute mission is to prepare our culturally diverse Native American students as life-long learners through partnerships with tribes, employers and other organizations. We establish a strong educational foundation for student success.Major Duties: As a Education Technician (Tutor), GS-1702-7, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision: Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning. Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies. Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring. Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments. Prepare and facilitate tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support sessions for smallgroups of students. Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.