Middle School Academic Tutor

Job Title

To provide instructional and technical assistance to meet the specialized needs of students.

Qualifications:

• Meet the requirements for the Every Student Succeeds Act:
• Two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• Associate's or higher degree; or
• Knowledge and ability to assist in instruction in core subjects
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Knowledge of school procedures and policies.
• Ability to adapt to different situations and schedules.
• Knowledge of the techniques and procedures used in working with targeted student population.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and/or implement instructional activities.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a variety of technology and equipment.
• Ability to perform clerical responsibilities.
• Ability to cooperate and work as a member of a team.
• Physical ability to lift student if required by job assignment.

Reports To:

Principal or designee

Performance Responsibilities:

Planning/Preparation:

• Assist the teacher(s) in preparing materials, teaching aids, bulletin boards and equipment for direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing, and/or grouping materials supporting instructional activities planned by the teacher.
• Schedule space for specialized instructional programs and coordinate the arrangement of equipment, desks, tables, chairs and activity areas.
• Examine short- and long-term unit plans prepared by the teacher and anticipate the need for specific supplies and materials.
• Assist the teacher in preparing for changing curriculum to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Confer with teacher on progress of students.
• Serve as substitute teacher when necessary

Administrative/Management:

• Use time efficiently.
• Provide student supervision before, during, and after school while they are loading, riding, and unloading buses, on the playground, in the cafeteria, in a learning or practice situation, following appropriate training, as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining the security of records, materials, and equipment.
• Assist the teacher in the enforcement of classroom rules and the maintenance of appropriate records.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment for students.
• Check objective tests and mark errors but not assign a grade.
• Escort or transport students to and from classrooms, clinic, cafeteria as required.

Intervention/Direct Services:

• Provide instructional assistance as planned or coordinated by the teacher or administrator.
• Lead small group activity, following appropriate training, planned by the teacher in an atmosphere where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Use classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom environment.
• Assist students with personal hygiene, health and safety issues, or grooming if required.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with teacher(s) or other professionals to create a quality instructional environment.
• Meet and deal effectively with staff members, students, parents, administrators, and other contact persons using tact and good judgment.
• Exercise service orientation when working with others.
• Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Follow attendance, punctuality and other qualities of an appropriate work ethic.
• Ensure adherence to good safety standards.
• Model and maintain high ethical standards.
• Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
• Use effective, positive interpersonal communication skills.
• Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
• Serve on school/district committees as required or appropriate.
• Follow federal and state laws as well as School Board policies, rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate support for the school district and its goals and priorities.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of all required reports and maintain all appropriate records.
• Demonstrate…