SUMMARY:

The purpose of the After-School Tutor  is to provide students with individualized and small group assistance in assigned subject areas after school. The Teacher Tutor will also help students grow, build confidence, and become independent learners while decreasing the learning gap and supporting grade level growth.

 

The position reports to the Superintendent or designee.   

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  

 

Individual #1

1.5 hours per week (1 hour with students, 30 minutes planning)

Preferably math certified.

Session #1 Duration: November through January

Session #2 Duration: February through mid-May

Focus on instruction/lessons based on NWEA scores/missing content knowledge.

 

Individual #2

1.5 hours per week (1 hour with students, 30 minutes planning)

Preferably English certified.

Session #1 Duration: November through January
Session #2 Duration: February through mid-May

Focus on instruction based on NWEA scores/missing content knowledge.

 

Individual #3

1.5 hours per week (1 hour with students, 30 minutes planning)

Certified in any subject.

Session #1 Duration: November through March

Focus on PSAT/SAT testing, testing strategies

 

Individual #4

1.5 hours per week (1 hour with students, 30 minutes planning)

Certified in any subject. Knowledge of the college application, FAFSA, essay writing process.

Session #1 Duration: November through mid-May

Focus on college and career readiness support. 

 

Individual #5

1 hour per week

No certification necessary.

Session #1 Duration; November through mid-May

Focus on credit recovery and mentoring students who are working in Edgenuity program. 

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

The position is responsibility for the supervision of students (e.g. individual and small/large groups).  In addition, the position may also supervise parents and volunteers with the educational setting or school sponsored events.

 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Minimum of two full years (4,000 hrs) of recent and relevant occupational experience

 

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

Highly qualified as defined by the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB).  Previous experience is preferred but not required.  

 

 

High School Diploma (minimum)

X

Teaching Certificate:

 

Associate’s Degree (minimum)

 

 

x

Bachelor’s Degree (minimum)

 

 

Master’s Degree or higher (minimum)

 

 

Language Skills

Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents, instructions, and correspondence.  Clearly and concisely communicate (orally and in written form) information in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings to students, parents, community members and employees of the organization.

 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Compute rates, ratios, and percentages as well as draw and interpret various graphs.  Apply mathematical calculations and problem solving techniques in daily practical situations

 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense knowledge and understanding of situations to carry out oral and written instructions.  Utilizes situational awareness and reasoning to solve problems that involve few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and community.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies and administrative guidelines.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; stand; sit; talk and hear; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision.

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud based on the situation and educational objectives.  An acceptable noise level is a standard expectation within the educational environment.

 

 

 

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion ,military status, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation), disability, age (except as authorized by law,) height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. Should you need to contact someone about discrimination of any kind in the school district, contact the Superintendent at 35276 Division, Richmond, MI 48062. (586) 727-3565