Title I Tutor - Reading

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching
Date Posted:
7/22/2023
Location:
Heskett Middle School
(High-Needs School)
Date Available:
8/2023
Closing Date:
until filledPosition: Title-1 Tutor
Reports to: Building Principal
Contract: 7 hours per day (186 days)
Salary: $39,000.00
Description: The Title 1 tutor promotes and develops successful reading and/or math instruction for students and performs related duties in accordance with District policies. The Title 1 tutor is responsible for group and individual instruction in reading and mathematics for students who meet state and federal guidelines. The Title 1 tutor supervises and develops lessons for, and measures student progress. The Title I tutor is also responsible for collaborating with teachers and administration the progress or lack thereof as it relates to student achievement.
NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Qualifications

• Ohio teaching certificate or license, as issued by the Ohio State Department of Education preferred
• Reading Endorsement preferred, but not required
• Possess qualities of high work ethic, dedication, and accountability, and have demonstrated the ability to organize and manage.
• Maintains regular attendance

General Responsibilities:

• Implement a variety of assessment instruments to determine eligibility and instructional needs of students in reading. Collect and monitor student data and provide pre-and post-assessment data to program supervisor.
• Provide a variety of situational appropriate instructional techniques and methods. Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction. Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes. Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes. Select teaching strategies emphasizing active student involvement.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective student learning:
  • Develop, communicate and enforce expectations for student behavior and participation.
  • Communicate goals and academic expectations to students.
  • Provide students with feedback on their performance so they can take an active role in their own success.
  • Provide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settings
• Prepare effectively for reading instruction:
  • Prepare daily lesson plans that address student skill deficits and that actively engage all students.
  • Provide instruction based on District reading and math standards.
  • Employ effective instructional strategies:
    • Communicate learning targets
    • Use a balance of direct instruction, guided practice and individual practice
    • Use effective engagement strategies
    • Use effective questioning strategies (to engage students cognitively
    • Assess progress regularly and communicate to students
• Develop and communicate appropriate progress (grading standards) to students:
  • Establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities (consistent with district/state requirements)
  • Assure that grading standards are explained, and understood by the students, and available to parents at regular intervals
• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships:
  • Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy and consideration
  • Maintain a cooperative relationship with all members of the school community
  • Communicate effectively with administration, parents, staff, and students
  • Instruct and direct assigned instructional assistants to maximize delivery of instructional services
• Provide documentation of student progress:
  • Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students and parents and program supervisor
  • Maintain appropriate records of student performance
  • Keep administration and teachers informed through written and oral communication
• Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in mathematics and reading:
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal and/or superintendent:

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
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