Tutor - ELA Bellingham Memorial

Tutor - ELA (19.5 hours) – 1 year only Bellingham Memorial

Bellingham Public Schools Bellingham Memorial School 4/5 - Bellingham, Massachusetts

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

Title: ELA Tutor (19.5 hours) – 1 year only Bellingham Memorial School

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide small group, in-class and out-of-class instruction in English Language Arts.

• Working with the Literacy specialist and classroom teacher to provide a rigorous, small group.
• ELA content, strategies, and skills instruction in-class and out-of-class including in-person, virtual and remote learning models.
• Administer and document formal, informal and progress monitoring assessments.
• Meet routinely with the Intervention team using data to discuss students’ progress and needs.
• Responsible for creating and updating RTI plans and reports.
• Attend and actively engage in all professional development, data analysis, planning, and parent meetings.
• Willingness to become involved in the academic and social aspects of school life to support student success, school spirit, and school climate and culture.
• Engage in a continuous cycle of feedback and improvement regarding instruction, planning, and classroom culture.
• Evaluate and recommend materials and programs beneficial for the intervention program.
• Incorporates technology when appropriate in tutoring sessions.
• Adheres to the adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.
• Foster a positive relationship with students, staff, and family.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Google classroom, Google meet, and iReady helpful.
• Understanding of or experience using standardized reading programs including LLI, Soar to Success, Just Words/Wilson preferred.

• Experience teaching ELA at 4-7 levels per the Massachusetts Frameworks preferred.
• Experience with BAS, Cloze, TOSWRF, and Running Records is helpful.
• Completed at least two years of study at an institute of higher education, obtained at least an associate degree or meet a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate knowledge of, and ability to assist in instruction ELA.

SALARY: $30/hour

CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Union

PHYSICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

You are required to be physically capable of escorting students from the building in case of a practice drill or emergency situation in a safe and timely fashion.

Must be able to move about the classroom and have the ability to bend, sit or stand frequently.

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal or Designee

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Students

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required