Instructional Tutor - Holy Cross High School

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Reports To

Receives administrative direction from the Principal or other administrative official of a higher grade

Waterbury Public Schools

Job Classification Title

Instructional Tutor

Division/Department

Teaching and Learning

Location:

Holy Cross High School

Funding Source

Grant Funded

Bargaining Unit Classification

Non-Union

Reports To

Receives administrative direction from the Principal or other administrative official of a higher grade

Flsa Designation

Non-Exempt;
Part-Time up to 19 hours per week

$36.00 Certified Hourly Rate.

$25.00 Non-Certified Hourly Rate.

Note:

This is a part time, non-union, grant-funded position that exists as long as funds are available.

Part i - Summary Of Classification

This class is accountable for providing tutoring services and educational support to students who are academically at-risk.

Part Ii - Minimum Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Preferred:
  Connecticut Residents

• In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.
• CREDENTIALS:
• LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement(s) appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator’s license.
• LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• CONTINUING
  
  EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of and respect for the diverse backgrounds (cultural, linguistic, environmental) of students and how these characteristics affect the student’s life and learning;
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Strong interpersonal and social skills;
• Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
• Ability to assist and reinforce elements that support a safe, healthy, and effective teaching and learning environment;
• Ability to assist in adapting instructional strategies and materials according to the needs of the student;
• Ability to collect and record performance data on students while respecting student confidentiality and the laws regarding ethical practices of assessment;
• Ability to collect objective and accurate information on student behavior, as appropriate;
• Ability to effectively employ a variety of strategies that reinforce positive behavior;
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
• Ability to follow oral and written direction of program administrator, seeking clarification as needed;
• Ability to maintain and foster a creative educational environment conducive to learning and participation;
• Ability to motivate students and to improve their academic skills;
• Ability to participate as a member of the educational team when requested to attend conferences with families or primary caregivers, with an understanding of some of the concerns of parents;
• Ability to reinforce the development of student social skills by using appropriate strategies to modify the environment;
• Ability to use ethical practices for confidential communication about students;
• Ability to use strategies that promote the student’s independence;
• Ability to utilize learning styles theory in supporting instructional practices;
• Ability to work collaboratively with…