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About the Position Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this P/T up to 20 hours per week position will be $21,984.50 to 29,473.50 based on the candidates qualifications and experience. WHO WE ARE MCPL has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow

In order to support this vision, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1 million diverse customers. Approximately 500 engaged and passionate staff provide services in 21 library locations and in community engagement using direct outreach and virtual assistance. MCPL is an open, inviting, and vital gateway to the information, ideas and enrichment that strengthens our county.

A diverse, highly qualified staff continually assesses community needs and interests to support, encourage and inspire our customers. MCPL believes in the right of all to learn and to grow. We value intellectual freedom, accountability, quality service, diversity, fairness, professional ethics, integrity of information and respect for our customers, our community, and ourselves.

We are a learning organization that functions openly by exploring new ideas and using the collective talent, knowledge, and creativity of employees at all levels. The Montgomery County Library System is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. MCPL values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures.

MCPL encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. As part of this commitment, MCPL provides reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR A Tutoring Specialist that is a passionate, customer service driven individual with a commitment to serving diverse customers of varying ages in an equitable, inclusive manner.

A successful candidate will be able to tutor and manage groups independently and in accordance with MCPL's values and mission. Excellent communication skills and the ability to think on your feet and respond professionally are a must. THIS RECRUITMENT WILL GENERATE A 6-MONTH ELIGIBLE LIST TO FILL CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES FOR THE PART-TIME TUTORING SPECIALIST SUBSTITUTES AT ALL LOCATIONS WITHIN MCPL Successful Candidates: Show readiness to support MCPL's mission to assist members of our community to expand their knowledge, learn new skills, spark ideas, and make connections.

Tutoring Specialists bring their own educational experience to interactions with young learners to help enhance their performance and ensure they are ready to thrive at school. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Additional multi lingual pay may be available after successfully passing a multilingual examination.

What You'll Be Doing Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities: Tutor a group of registered customers on specified topics such as math, English, reading, science, history, etc. Assist library staff in setting up the tutoring space and perform clerical duties related to tutoring such as recording attendance, collecting feedback, and preparing plans/reports. Provide excellent customer service representing MCPL to its customers.

Field and redirect questions needing support to the appropriate library staff Hours for this position: This recruitment is for part-time (up to 20 hours per week) Tutoring Specialist Substitute positions. Library hours of operation are Sunday through Saturday including days and evenings. Individual schedules will vary based on customer service needs.

Sunday hours may be required at any branch. Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Diploma. Ability to read and write in English.

Experience: No previous experience is required. Equivalency: None. Physical Abilities: Ability to perform physical effort involved in bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching to place or retrieve books from shelves and to push book carts weighing 60-70 pounds from place to place within the library.

Ability to push carts weighing sixty (60) to seventy (70) pounds and to load, unload, and place books from cart to shelf. MEDICAL EXAM PROTOCOL: This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role. Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences We will use preferred criteria screening questions: The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas: 1.

Previous experience conducting tutoring 2. Previous experience working with children 3. Experience tutoring or teaching math at the middle and/or high school level (e.g., prealgebra, algebra, geometry, or higher) 4

Experience with or enrollment in Montgomery College Learning Commons tutoring program IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position. Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity.

Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference. All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job.

The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies. If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume. Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment.

The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.