Literacy Tutor

Literacy Tutor

Shawnee Heights USD 450 Shawnee Heights Elementary School - Topeka, Kansas (Open in Google Maps)

Job : 5837141

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Title: Literacy Tutor at Shawnee Heights Elementary

Schedule: 6.5 hours per day / 173 days per year

Reports to: Building Principal/Reading Specialist

Start Date: August 10, 2026

Purpose and Objectives of the Position: The At‑Risk Tutor assists the reading specialist in reading and literacy instruction and remediation to students in grades K‑6. To accomplish these tasks, the At‑Risk Tutor works closely with the reading specialist, teaching staff and administration of the district.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to note reading difficulties and respond to the individual educational needs of students.
• Ability to apply knowledge and understanding of reading instruction.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
• Ability to facilitate the intellectual development of students.
• Ability to facilitate computer based instruction.
• Ability to operate all classroom and instructional equipment as required.
• Ability to adapt to changes in routine and scheduling.
• Ability to implement the vision and mission of the district.
• Ability to teach music and/or movement skills to kindergarten students.

Physical Requirements /

Environmental Conditions:

• Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, turning, and reaching.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Must work in a noisy and crowded environment, with numerous interruptions and have adaptability to situations as they occur.

General Responsibilities:

• Provides instruction and reinforce skills for students as prescribed by the supervising teacher.
• Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students' work; teaches students individually, in small groups and full class reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Assists in monitoring student progress; makes teacher aware of students learning deficiencies; maintains documentation of learning activities and diagnosis.
• Participates in on‑going professional development focused on job tasks.
• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans and teachers' pre-planning sessions; provides input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools.
• May be assigned monitoring duties, i.e., hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty; ensures appropriate student conduct during these periods; escorts students to designated activity areas.
• The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed by this position. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Teacher license preferred.
• Preferred to have two years of college credit with a background in reading or language or two years of experience in reading or language instruction.
• Ability to use personal computer and software.
• Ability to observe and follow all district policies at all times.
• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.
• Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Must verify good health by passing a physical examination, which includes TB and drug test as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.
• Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.
• Ability to work in a team mentality giving receiving feedback in a positive manner.

Terms of Employment: ary to be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the USD 450 Board of Education’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and this job description.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $17.37 to $19.52 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Tutor

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Shawnie Hays, Principal
• Shawnee Heights Elementary School
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