Temp Aide - NonPub Teacher

Title I Nonpublic School Teacher Tutor

This position involves facilitating collaborative small group sessions to assist lower performing students in reading or math subject areas to build capacity and increase achievement in these core subjects. As a tutor, you are an active participant in the learning, growth, and personal development of students.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Conducts tutorial sessions that underscore the principle of collaborative learning and the practice of students teaching other students through discussion of class and text notes
• Determines from student testing, worksheets, notes, and discussions the reading or math concepts that need to be the focus of tutorial sessions
• Reinforce the idea that learning extends far beyond mere studying to form basis for long term accomplishments
• Assist students in reading and math subject areas, by being familiar with materials and classroom resources as well as independent intervention programs
• Assist in teaching study skills and other aspects of classroom preparation
• Take responsibility for the tone and atmosphere of the tutoring group
• Acknowledge the individuality of all students and work to develop their academic and personal pride
• Develop a resource file of enrichment/intervention materials for use in tutorial sessions and continued learning at home
• Communicate regularly with classroom teachers, building leadership and WPS Title I Department regarding student progress and areas of concern
• Sets an example and provide expectations for students to follow

Equipment:
This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Works in standard office and school building environments
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
• Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Ability to work with in small groups and/or individually with elementary and/or middle school students
• Ability to become familiar with intervention material as needed
• Ability to conduct tutorial sessions in all areas of mathematics, therefore, a strong math background is necessary

Work Locations:
Alvin

E. Morris Administrative Center (AMAC) 903 S. Edgemoor Wichita 67218

Shift: Day

Job Schedule:

Part-time Calendar: 000 - No Holidays