High Dosage Tutor

After School Tutor

Helps students with homework assignments and/or remedial activities.

Minimum planning and program management skills substantiated by training and/or work experience.

Qualifications:

• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Keeps current with advances in technology and workplace innovations that enhance productivity.

Functions:

• Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Refers district policy/procedure questions to administrators/supervisors.
• Advances the district's professional image. Maintains open/effective communications. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns.
• Ensures that students have books and classroom assignments. Helps students with questions.
• Responds to student requests for assistance. Avoids being intrusive. Solves concerns discreetly.
• Provides guidance, communicates expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Consults with the teacher to clarify assignments and instructional objectives as needed.
• Monitors student progress. Makes the teacher aware of situations or problems encountered.
• Provides accommodations as needed (e.g., study guides, reading/transcribing assistance, etc.).
• Authenticates student permission to leave the room. Tracks the location of each assigned student.
• Proctors district testing activities as directed. Upholds state mandated security procedures. Helps students with content-area preparation activities.
• Implements rules/procedures that promote the correct use and care of program resources. Properly stores all materials. Works with staff/students to address equipment safety and security.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Upholds the student conduct code. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Provides appropriate student supervision.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety. Watches for conduct and situations that may indicate a problem. Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities.
• Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
• Helps students understand and embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Required abilities:

• Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct.
• Anticipates time constraints. Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work/learning environment.
• Effectively uses active listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.
• Maintains accurate records and submits required paperwork on time.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals.

Working conditions:

• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.