Tutor,Elementary School,Spanish Teacher Job Waco area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Tutor

Job Title: Tutor

Wage/Hour Status: $12.50 Non‑Degreed (minimum 9 hours in subject tutoring) – At‑Will
$16.00 Degreed (minimum 9 hours in subject tutoring) – At‑Will

Reports To: Principal

Pay Grade/Days: Temp/Temp

Dept. / School: Identified Campus

Date Revised: September 2013

Primary Purpose

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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an 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

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of academic needs of students in assigned area
Knowledge of Accelerated Instruction Plan goal‑setting process and implementation
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

Experience

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Note

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non

Discrimination Statement

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…

Tutor, Elementary School, Spanish Teacher