26 - Instructional Tutor

Skills

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

The purpose of the Instructional Tutor is to enhance student achievement by assisting classroom teachers in the instructional process, reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment, and providing assistance to increase students understanding of a subject and develop basic skills and study skills.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Highly Qualified status under ESSA**
  • Pass Work Keys or Praxis test, or
  • 48 Semester Hours of College Coursework, or
  • Associates Degree
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire

** If selected for position and not yet qualified per requirements, these must be met prior to starting position. **

• Previous experience working with Elementary Age Students in diverse populations
• Experience working with large and small groups of students
• Spanish speaking skills

• Ability to relate well with District staff and the public and to understand their requests and needs and to respond to such requests in a professional and timely manner
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional/effective working relationship with building staff, administrators, parents, students, city/county officials, and other community members
• Possess an excellent work attitude and the ability and willingness to take ownership/responsibility for project completion; demonstrated ability to provide initiative in reaching organizational goals
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of assignments
• Ability to coordinate daily activities and schedule with moderate supervision
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a variety of situations
• Ability to remain calm under trying circumstances
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success.

That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position…