Florida Atlantic University
Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader Contract
Center for Learning And Student Success (CLASS)
www.fau.edu/si
The SI Coordinator for FAU’s Center for Learning And Student Success is responsible for all
Supplemental Instruction (SI) policies and program management. SI leaders are considered
Center for Learning And Student Success (CLASS) employees who report to the SI Coordinator.
The SI Coordinator, with the help of CLASS staff members, will help facilitate, supervise,
instruct, and mentor SI Leaders. As such, the SI Leaders can go to either the CLASS staff or SI
Coordinator for any support or assistance.
Training Responsibilities
 All SI leaders are required to attend training prior to the start of the semester.
 All SI Leaders must participate in any on-going training(s) and peer observations.
 Backboard modules must be completed every two weeks. Failure to complete a module
in the timeframe allotted will delay pay. Continued failure to complete training modules
may result in termination from the SI Leader position.
Class Responsibilities
 Attend and be a model student during all class meetings as assigned, take notes, complete
homework (if needed), and read all assigned materials.
 Sit in a different seat for each class meeting (unless this practice is not allowed by the
instructor of the class).
 Make weekly announcements in class (or at the frequency allowed by your faculty
member).
 Post information on the blackboard/dry erase board at the beginning of each class about
upcoming SI session(s).
 Provide promotional items such as flyers or handouts to students a minimum of 4 times
throughout the semester (16 week course).
 Solicit input from your faculty member with the creation of worksheets and handouts for
students.
 Email students at least once per week with an outline of what is going on in SI.
o Copy anevin@fau.edu to every correspondence to your class(es).
 SI Leaders who miss class for extenuating circumstances (illness, death in family) MUST
contact the SI office IN WRITING – preferably before the class absence, but no later than
24 hours following the absence. “Class checks” will be made throughout the semester to
verify SI leader attendance, punctuality and professionalism.
SI Session Responsibilities
 Conduct at least three one-hour study sessions each week (specific required number of
sessions as delineated on your offer letter). No sessions will be held on University
holidays. The SI Leader has the discretion to make-up the session or not.
 Prepare for SI sessions by reading required material, working problems when applicable,
creating handouts, and organizing course material.
 Provide handouts weekly during SI sessions, including review sheets, pre-tests and posttests, worksheets, and bookmarks. Submit copies of all materials to the Center for
Learning And Student Success (CLASS) the week they were distributed. These MUST be
submitted in order to complete your assigned duties and earn your paycheck.
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No homework or graded projects may be worked on during SI sessions without approval
by faculty, and submission of appropriate paperwork.
 If no students show for a session, the SI Leader is required to stay for a minimum of 31
minutes. Leaders must write a note on the board for late-arriving students.
 Obtain attendance sheets from Center for Learning And Student Success (CLASS) and
record session attendance (also available at www.fau.edu/si)
 ALL Attendance must be accounted for. Do not lose or misplace attendance sheets.
 Enter SI session attendance data in the CLASS office weekly for accurate data collection.
 Meet with SI faculty for 15-20 minutes each week to provide feedback on the SI sessions
as well as get approval for any handouts as needed.
 SI leaders will be compensated for actual hours worked per week up to the maximum
hours on the offer letter. This is typically dependent upon the number of hours of lecture
you are required to attend and the number of sections with different instructors. Students
who want/need more hours may get volunteer hours for additional time.
 SI Leaders are required to arrive 5-10 minutes early for all sessions and must meet for all
scheduled sessions. If an emergency arises, please contact the office immediately at 561297-0906 (front-desk; Eddie), 561-297-0945 (Angel’s office), or at 561-297-2432 (Dr.
Bebergal’s office). Please call until you reach a person if calling between 8am-5pm.
Please enter these phone numbers in your cell phone. If no one can be reached in the
office, please call a staff members’ cell phone (listed on the contact list in your training
packet)
 Ensure your room is in excellent order prior to leaving. Wipe off all boards, push in
chairs, wipe off tables, throw away any garbage, papers, etc.
Office Hour Responsibilities
 Student assistance is of primary concern during office hours. All other responsibilities
are secondary to assisting students.
 If no students are present for assistance, assist other leaders, or complete handouts, lesson
plans, course readings and homework, Blackboard modules, class emails, and other office
paperwork as necessary.
 If all work is complete, you MUST check with the SI Coordinator and/or CLASS staff to
see if there are other tasks to be worked on.
 Personal acts (cell-phone calls, homework, lunch, etc.) may only be done with permission
from your supervisor.
 Failure to adhere to the Office Hour Responsibility guidelines may lead to loss of office
hours. Numerous violations may lead to loss of position.
 Ensure the workroom is left in excellent working condition for the next group of students
(log-off of the computers, push in chairs, wipe down tables, etc.)
Once SI sessions and Office Hours are established, the schedule must be followed with
these exceptions.
 In the case of emergency cancellation, appropriate documentation must be
submitted immediately upon return. An emergency is defined as:
 death in the family
 documented illness,
 other extenuating circumstances. All extenuating circumstances will be
evaluated on a case by case basis by the SI Coordinator.
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SI sessions may not be cancelled for any reason without prior written confirmation
from the SI Coordinator. Sessions canceled without approval may result in
termination of the SI position.
 Each SI Leader will be allowed to reschedule 2 sessions per semester for personal
reasons with advance notice and approval (at least 7 days).
 All requests to reschedule must be submitted in writing a minimum of one week in
advance. The SI Coordinator may deny the request if the request significantly
disrupts or compromises benefit to the students or the integrity of the SI program.
The SI Leader will receive an email response within 48 hours, confirming the
request.
 The SI leader should not make any plans for rescheduling, or notify the students,
until the email response is received regarding confirmation of the request as well as
time and location changes.
 Upon receipt of confirmation, the SI leader must inform their students of the
schedule change via email and class announcement.
Evaluation Responsibilities
 The CLASS staff will observe/co-facilitate and evaluate SI leaders once during the first
three weeks of the semester and other times throughout the semester. Feedback will be
provided via a one-on-one meeting with the observer.
 Returning SI leaders may co-facilitate sessions to help provide initial support and
guidance to new SI leaders.
 SI leaders will have the opportunity to complete peer observations and evaluations as
well. This MUST be done a minimum of twice per semester (for pay) and beyond that for
volunteer hours.
 SI leaders will complete a self-evaluation each semester to assess their performance as an
SI leader. The results will be discussed with the SI Coordinator.
Other Responsibilities
 Maintain a professional attitude. Keep matters such as class standards, grades, and
student complaints confidential. This attitude should be consistent with the faculty
teaching the class as well as the mission and policies of CLASS.
 Professional behavior and appropriate dress are expected of SI leaders at all times. No
hats, sunglasses, or inappropriate attire may be worn during SI sessions.
 SI study sessions are not offered on University holidays or when the University is closed
due to inclement weather. If the University is open and weather conditions prohibit safe
travel to your SI session, contact the SI Coordinator immediately.
 A two-week notice is requested prior to resigning as an SI leader.
 Time sheets must be completed and turned in to the Center for Learning And Student
Success (CLASS) by 2pm on every other Wednesday as indicated on the pay period
schedule. Failure to do so will result in not getting paid until the next pay period. Submit
only hours actually worked. All lesson plans, handouts and attendance records must be
submitted prior to submitting your time sheets.
 SI Leaders may NOT get paid for helping others (tutoring or other assistance) for the
course for which they are hired as an SI Leader for the semester in which they are hired.
SI Leaders wishing to provide assistance beyond the hours paid through the SI program
may get volunteer hours for that time.
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Confidentiality Statement
As an employee of the Center for Learning And Student Success (CLASS) Supplemental
Instruction program, you may have access to confidential information such as grades, student
records, test results, student progress in class and similar data. You may also have verbal or
written communication with staff, instructors, or academic advisors, which should be kept
confidential. This information can ONLY be discussed with the Director, the Assistant Director,
the Coordinators of the Center for Learning And Student Success (CLASS). Employment with
the SI program means that you must accept responsibility to preserve the confidentiality of this
information.
By signing below I attest that I have read and understand the above SI Leader Contract
and Confidentiality Statement. Furthermore, I accept the responsibilities and agree to the
expectations associated with being an SI Leader at FAU as outlined in this document. I
understand that failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in immediate termination of
employment.
SI Leader Signature __________________________________
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