Tutor - Instructional -Districtwide

Instructional Tutor

This class is accountable for providing tutoring services and educational support to students who are academically at-risk.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college is required. A valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsements appropriate to the teaching assignment is also required. Incumbents in this class are expected to be trained in and be current in trained curriculum of the program.

Knowledge of and respect for the diverse backgrounds (cultural, linguistic, environmental) of students and how these characteristics affect the student's life and learning; Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI); Oral and written communication skills; Organizational skills; Strong interpersonal and social skills; Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI); Ability to assist and reinforce elements that support a safe, healthy, and effective teaching and learning environment; Ability to assist in adapting instructional strategies and materials according to the needs of the student; Ability to collect and record performance data on students while respecting student confidentiality and the laws regarding ethical practices of assessment; Ability to collect objective and accurate information on student behavior, as appropriate; Ability to effectively employ a variety of strategies that reinforce positive behavior; Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students; Ability to follow oral and written direction of program administrator, seeking clarification as needed; Ability to maintain and foster a creative educational environment conducive to learning and participation; Ability to motivate students and to improve their academic skills; Ability to participate as a member of the educational team when requested to attend conferences with families or primary caregivers, with an understanding of some of the concerns of parents; Ability to reinforce the development of student social skills by using appropriate strategies to modify the environment; Ability to use ethical practices for confidential communication about students; Ability to use strategies that promote the student's independence; Ability to utilize learning styles theory in supporting instructional practices; Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, staff, and administration; Ability to work with students from varied backgrounds, age groups, and skill levels; Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Program Assistants and other lower level staff as assigned.

Answers questions on course content, and aids in the comprehension of course materials; Builds math skills; Collaborates with the classroom teacher and specialists in providing appropriate academic tutoring services and feedback; Communicates with students, parents, and teachers, regarding students' overall performance; Facilitates academic and enrichment activities; Generates and corrects material to reinforce skills identified as weak and in need of reinforcement; Helps individual students or small groups of students with homework; Helps students develop a positive attitude toward learning, productive study skills, and remediate skill deficits to achieve success in school, as well develop self-confidence; Keeps accurate, daily logs of student participation, progress, and attendance; Maintains a daily log of students receiving services which would include progress reports, problems, concerns and other observations; Observes, records, and charts academic and social emotional progress; Participates in professional development activities and program related meetings; Performs in-class tutoring services in Math, Reading, Language Arts and other academic areas as needed; Plans and facilitate tutoring and skill development for program participants; Polls the teachers to try to establish areas of difficulty experienced by students; Prepares the program environment for learning activities; Provides individualized programmed materials; Provides specialized instruction in individual subject areas; Submits student information as needed; Supports classroom teachers and other faculty to provide academic instructions to students; Works one-on-one and in small group instructional settings; Works with audio-visual equipment, computers and/or assistive technology; Works with the teachers to establish remedial groups that may be serviced in the classroom; Performs other related work as assigned.

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.