Tutor, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities, Child Development​/Support

General Purpose of Job

A High Dosage Tutor works directly with Elementary and Middle School aged students providing tutoring and instructional support in reading and math. The tutor assists students with mastery of grade level academic standards in a small group setting of up to 3 students per Tutor. The position is seasonal, part-time, employing Interventionist between 2 and 3.5 hours a day during after school hours (as deemed by the school district), 5 days a week.

Work schedules are subject to change in accordance with the needs of Think Together.

Position details:
Part-Time, Pay Rate $20 per hour, Location Salinas USD.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides small group and individual interventions for students while helping students master instructional materials
• Engages children and youth by following and implementing the Intervention curriculum
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students
• Accurately scores student assessments and monitors student progress
• Assists school staff with devising special strategies for reinforcing material based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
• Alerts the Student and Family Literacy Coordinator of any concerns or special information about individual students
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected of teaching staff
• Participates in in-service training sessions as assigned
• Operates and cares for equipment and instructional materials
• Keeps daily record information about individual students attendance
• Completes paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Arrives punctually to meet responsibilities in site start up and assignments
• Maintains close communication with Program Analyst regarding planned or emergency absences
• Serves as a positive role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, attitude and courtesy
• Assists in keeping the site maintained to Think Together standards
• Complies with organization and site policies and follows procedures

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Proof of graduation from high school or GED required
• 48 college semester or 60 college quarter units or passing a Pre-Employment test required
• Experience working with young children preferred along with the ability to inspire and motivate

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age (40 and over), medical condition, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.