Tutor

Tutor PositionLedyard Public Schools is seeking tutors to support students during periods when homebound or alternative instruction is necessary. Tutors assist students in achieving student learning objectives by working directly with identified students who are not attending school for various reasons. The successful candidate will possess content specific knowledge and skills, effective interpersonal skills, demonstrated organizational ability, attention to detail, and proven experience working with elementary school age children preferred.Roles and Responsibilities:Keep abreast of current theory, research and best practices in readingSeek out professional developmentCollect/analyze both formative and summative data under the guidance of the literacy teachers and collaborate with teachers about results for purposes of planning instructionUse data to shape instruction and make decisions about tiered interventionsProvide direct instruction to students who are in a tiered interventionParticipate in MTSS process and share student data and progress towards goalsCommunicate with parents and familiesProvide families with strategies and resources they can use at homeQualifications:Appropriate CT Elementary Teaching CertificationDemonstrated excellence in teaching the subject areaEvidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers and paraprofessionalsStrong understanding of the developmental needs of young adolescentsEnthusiasm for teaching and learningValid Motor Vehicle Operator's LicensePay: Hourly rate $40.00To apply, visit the Ledyard Public Schools website or access the application at the provided link.