Reading Tutor 24 - 25

Reading Tutor 24 - 25The position of Reading Tutor is responsible for serving as a reading tutor for first grade students attending an afterschool program for a federally funded research project in the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk, part of the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin. This position includes teaching small groups of first grade students using a structured reading program, a minimum of 3 times a week, attending professional development sessions, recording student progress, and assisting in other project related activities (e.g., administer assessments, manage materials). All training for the reading tutor position (i.e., instruction, data collection, progress monitoring) will be provided to the reading tutors.ResponsibilitiesTeach a structured reading intervention with high fidelity and quality to a small group of first grade students in an afterschool program 3 times a week; teach make-up sessions in case of absencesAdminister progress monitoring measuresDocument student attendance and behaviorAssist in other project related activities (e.g., administer assessments, materials management)Attend team meetings and maintain communication with project coordinators and afterschool program site coordinators/reading coachesComplete human subjects research training successfullyRequired QualificationsThis position requires a bachelor's degree with at least one year prior experience working with children. Daily access to transportation to Round Rock and Leander ISD. Daily availability during afterschool program hours (2:30pm – 4:30 or 5:00pm). Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsPrior experience tutoring individual or small groups of students. Prior experience working with childrenSalary Range$19/hr + depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsWorking environment includes work in classrooms, working with first grade students.Work ShiftDaily availability, Monday through Friday2:30 pm - 4:30 or 5pmMust work a minimum of 3 shifts a week, for 6 hours a weekRequired MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest