Tutor, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant​/ Paraprofessional

Tutor

Provide students supplemental instructional services with appropriate learning activities in targeted areas of core curriculum to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual growth. Under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher, implement lessons and utilize instructional materials to address students' learning needs. Work with individual or small groups of students in the classroom to provide supplemental instructional services to close learning gaps, so students will successfully interact with grade level material in the regular classroom.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university or a minimum of 9 hours in the tutored subject. Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements and/or a minimum of 9 hours in the subject and level assigned. Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned.

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Follow the foundation teacher's instructional design for each student assigned. Implement instructional program for assigned students targeting areas of need as designed by the classroom teacher or Instructional Specialist. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Conduct ongoing formative assessments of student achievement and regularly discuss/report results to teacher or Instructional Specialist.

Document daily: students tutored, times tutored, and skills addressed and assessed. If required, maintain a daily "Extra Duty Request" form to reflect actual time spent tutoring. Complete and sign the form at the end of each week. Create a work environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of each student. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to student behavior plans.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Establish and maintain open communication with students, principals, and teachers. Maintain a professional relationship with staff and students. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. Be a positive role model for students and support mission of school district.

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.