Teacher to Student ratio 1:15 up to 2 tutors per site
Tutor
FLSA Status: Exempt Created: 10/8/19
Safety Sensitive: No Last Revised:
DEFINITION: The role and responsibilities of the tutor is to reinforce the classroom teacher, assist students with their homework from the classroom teacher.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Analyze student progress and provide appropriate instruction.
Ensure assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times.
Work professionally and collaboratively with administration, staff, parents, and community.
Facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
Create and maintain a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
Plan and implement effective lessons; using time, materials and resources effectively.
Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
Display a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
Provide classroom management and discipline that ensures safety at all times.
Maintain accurate and complete records in order to remain compliant with applicable law(s), district policy and administrative regulation.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (KSAs are the attributes required to perform a job; generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or training.)
Knowledge of:
Principles and methods of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups of school-aged children.
Principles and practices of effective student learning techniques, including effective teaching techniques and strategies in area of specialization; lesson planning and available instructional media.
Principles and methods for the design of curriculum, modern techniques for classroom assessment and measurement of their effects.
Subjects included in the curriculum for the area of assignment.
Learning and motivation theory, including human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality and interests.
Methods for assessing behavior, including recognition of affective disorders.
Computer applications and hardware used in the assigned area.
Education code, board rules, district policies, and operating procedures.
Skills to:
Develop lessons, units and projects consistent with District curriculum goals and objectives.
Communicate effectively both written and orally.
Participate as a collaborative member with other faculty and staff.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
Ability to:
Plan, assess, develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive elementary education services and programs, including assessment/evaluation tools.
Work cooperatively with students, parents, peers, administration, and community members.
Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum and student goals.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives, in order to meet the needs of all students.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.
Maintain and improve professional competence through continued education and in-service.
Develop a system to monitor student progress
Assess all identified students during winter and spring benchmarks
Required Certifications and Licenses
Required: Certified Teaching License
Preferred:
Experience and Training:
Physical and Mental Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, demonstrate manual dexterity, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can be very high at times.
Blood-Borne Pathogens: An encounter with blood or other bodily fluids may occur in this line of work. You will be expected to know and follow the safety steps in the safety training provided annually.