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Tutor jobs on OPT are widely available at universities, tutoring centers, and online platforms, but authorization rules matter. Your EAD must be active before you start, and the role must align with your degree field for STEM OPT extensions. Independent contractor arrangements require extra caution.
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Working Title CONTENT TUTOR – DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
Role Title Trainer Instructor I
Role Code 29111-FP
FLSA Nonexempt
Pay Band 03
Position Number 280W2118
Agency Northern VA Community College
Division NV280-Provost Medical Educ Ctr
Work Location Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range $19/hr
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? - Telework options are subject to change based on business needs - No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Varied: Monday – Thursday (10:00 am to 7:00 pm), Friday (8:30 am to 12:30 pm), occasional evenings and weekend as needed and in coordination with supervisor
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
General Description:
The Content Tutor: diagnostic medical sonographer cooperatively assist students with various healthcare subjects including but not limited to math, sciences, and writing (as feasible) through instruction and implementing study skills.
Duties and Tasks:
- Provide tutoring assistance to students as needed
- Assist ASC Manager in forming specialized study groups as need arises
- Assign software programs to assist students in various academic programs
- Distribute information leading to academic improvement
- Consult with faculty regarding center’s resources
- Research current list of useful Internet resources for student and faculty use
- Work closely with Tutoring Services Coordinator, academic discipline faculty and staff, and Student Services faculty and staff to provide optimal services to students
- Provide tutoring services orientation for any willing faculty member
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Required KSAs:
- Customer service skills
- Communication and written skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Analyzing skills
- Ability to assist undergraduate learners with course content
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse student population.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience with one-on-one and group tutoring
- Experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:
- Tutoring and/or teaching experience of diagnostic medical sonography curricula.
- Earned credential (certificate, associate of applied science degree, bachelor’s degree) in diagnostic medical sonography or related health science field
- Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
n/a
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number WGE_3387P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 08/21/2026
Job Close Date 09/27/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Posting Summary
Working Title CONTENT TUTOR – DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
Role Title Trainer Instructor I
Role Code 29111-FP
FLSA Nonexempt
Pay Band 03
Position Number 280W2118
Agency Northern VA Community College
Division NV280-Provost Medical Educ Ctr
Work Location Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range $19/hr
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? - Telework options are subject to change based on business needs - No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Varied: Monday – Thursday (10:00 am to 7:00 pm), Friday (8:30 am to 12:30 pm), occasional evenings and weekend as needed and in coordination with supervisor
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
General Description:
The Content Tutor: diagnostic medical sonographer cooperatively assist students with various healthcare subjects including but not limited to math, sciences, and writing (as feasible) through instruction and implementing study skills.
Duties and Tasks:
- Provide tutoring assistance to students as needed
- Assist ASC Manager in forming specialized study groups as need arises
- Assign software programs to assist students in various academic programs
- Distribute information leading to academic improvement
- Consult with faculty regarding center’s resources
- Research current list of useful Internet resources for student and faculty use
- Work closely with Tutoring Services Coordinator, academic discipline faculty and staff, and Student Services faculty and staff to provide optimal services to students
- Provide tutoring services orientation for any willing faculty member
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Required KSAs:
- Customer service skills
- Communication and written skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Analyzing skills
- Ability to assist undergraduate learners with course content
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse student population.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience with one-on-one and group tutoring
- Experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:
- Tutoring and/or teaching experience of diagnostic medical sonography curricula.
- Earned credential (certificate, associate of applied science degree, bachelor’s degree) in diagnostic medical sonography or related health science field
- Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
n/a
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number WGE_3387P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 08/21/2026
Job Close Date 09/27/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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Confirm your role qualifies under your degree field
For STEM OPT, tutoring must directly relate to your degree. A computer science graduate tutoring math or coding satisfies this. Tutoring unrelated subjects may not qualify, which puts your 24-month extension at risk.
Clarify your employment classification upfront
Many tutoring positions are offered as independent contractor roles. STEM OPT requires a formal employer-employee relationship, so confirm with your DSO whether the arrangement satisfies reporting requirements before accepting any offer.
Track your hours if working multiple tutoring jobs
OPT allows multiple concurrent employers, but STEM OPT requires working at least 20 hours per week in total. Keep records across all positions to stay compliant and document this accurately during employer reporting cycles.
Ask employers about E-Verify enrollment early
STEM OPT employers must be enrolled in E-Verify. Many smaller tutoring companies and independent schools are not. Confirm enrollment before accepting an offer to avoid losing your extension eligibility after onboarding.
Prepare a clear narrative connecting tutoring to your field
Employers unfamiliar with OPT often hesitate at sponsorship. A one-page explanation of your EAD, work authorization timeline, and how the tutoring role connects to your degree field helps hiring managers move forward confidently.
Report job changes to your DSO within the required window
If you switch tutoring employers or add a new one, update your DSO promptly. STEM OPT requires reporting within five business days of any job change to avoid a compliance violation that could affect your status.
Tutor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a tutor on OPT if my degree is not in education?
Yes, for standard OPT there is no requirement that your job title match your degree field exactly. However, for STEM OPT the role must be directly related to your degree. A data science graduate tutoring statistics or programming would generally qualify. A biology graduate tutoring unrelated subjects likely would not. Confirm with your DSO before accepting.
Do tutoring jobs on OPT count toward STEM OPT extension eligibility?
They can, but only if the tutoring work is directly related to your STEM degree and performed for an E-Verify enrolled employer in a genuine employer-employee relationship. Freelance or platform-based tutoring arrangements often fail one of these requirements. Check with your DSO to confirm your specific setup qualifies before relying on it for your extension application.
Where can I find tutoring jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and lists tutoring roles from employers familiar with OPT work authorization. Most general job boards do not filter by sponsorship or OPT friendliness, which wastes time and creates rejection cycles. Searching on Migrate Mate surfaces roles where employers already understand your authorization status.
Can I tutor students privately as a self-employed individual while on OPT?
Self-employment is not permitted under OPT. You must have a formal employer-employee relationship, meaning a company or institution employs you, withholds taxes, and reports your employment. Private tutoring where you set your own rates and invoice clients independently does not meet this requirement and puts your OPT authorization at risk.
What documentation should I bring when starting a tutoring job on OPT?
You will need your EAD card, your Form I-20 with OPT authorization noted, your passport, and your I-94 record. Employers complete Form I-9 using these documents. For STEM OPT, your employer also needs to be enrolled in E-Verify before your start date. Bring original documents, not copies, and confirm your EAD start date has passed before your first day.