Intervention Teacher (Certified Tutor)

This position reports to the Washington Irving Educational Center in a midsize urban school district located in the Capital region of Upstate New York. The tutor will facilitate a positive learning climate that is open, caring and rigorous. This position requires a high degree of problem-solving and critical-thinking in support of student learning.



Tutor Expectations

• Tutoring students in all content areas, grades K-12, in various settings; not limited to homes, libraries, office buildings, or schools.
• Actively engage and support students who are not attending school based on various reasons (medical, respite, or behavior).
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with teachers, school counselors, and administrators to report on student progress.
• Maintain documentation and student portfolios regarding student progress.

Tutor Key Qualities

• Dedication and understanding the needs of our students;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and communication skills both orally and written;
• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

** This is a full-time position with some built in hours in office to complete paperwork. **


About Schenectady City Schools


With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never predictors of student achievement. Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along the path to graduation.

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District's recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.