Math Tutor

Math Tutor

Integrity Educational Services is currently seeking a Math Tutor to serve Lighthouse Academy
- South campus. Integrity Educational Services (IES) is the non-profit educational service provider for Hope Academy of West Michigan and Lighthouse Academy. Being a part of the IES team means that you care about the students we serve, you genuinely believe every student can succeed, you align with our mission, vision, and Whole Child approach to education and you are committed to living into our values.

Each and every day, we hold ourselves responsible to living out the values of Respect, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Persistence, Growth Mindset, Teamwork/Collaboration and Excellence.

At our Lighthouse Academy locations, we offer residential programs serving youth and adults in detention facilities, correctional facilities or intervention-based programs as well as community programs serving court-placed students, English Language Learners (ELL), students with Special Education needs, etc. Hope Academy is a general charter school in Grand Rapids, MI serving a large population of ELL and Title I qualifying students.

So, if you have a passion for education, desire being a part of a values-driven team and want to serve at-risk youth, come join a growing team and make a positive difference in the life of a child!

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

The Math Tutor is accountable to the Principal and participates as a member of the school's academic team, which consists of classroom teachers, instructional support staff, school social workers, the principal, and the administrative assistant. The Tutor is responsible for developing students' academic skills through courses of study and implementing district approved curriculum; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing feedback regarding student progress, expectations, goals, and activities.

Subscribe to the vision, mission and values of Integrity Educational Services and the applicable academy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Administers specific assessments and/or tests for the purpose of assessing the level of students' competencies and determining student progress. Determines need for interventions and sets schedule for those interventions. Assists and supports staff to adhere to intervention plans of students.

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Assesses student progress, expectations, and goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration, and implementing intervention plans as a team.

Maintains appropriate records for the purpose of preserving the progress of the interventions in place. Reports on such progress to the weekly RTI team on each student with an intervention plan.

Collaborates with a variety of parties (e.g. instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions, achieving established program objectives, and/or planning curriculum.

Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.

Directs paraprofessionals, instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.

Instructs students using Tier 2 and Tier 3 math interventions to appropriate students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.

Participates in a variety of events (e.g. book studies, quarterly monitoring sessions, meetings, trainings, workshops, seminars, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. Researches a variety of topics and/or teaching styles for the purpose of obtaining knowledge and/or information to utilize in the classroom setting. Participates in and functions as a positive team member for the purpose of enhancing/sharing knowledge…