Academic Tutor (Reading) - Lakewood High

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess an Associate's or higher degree;
• The completion of 60 credit hours of study towards a degree program at an accredited institution of higher education;
• A passing score on the Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys exams or an equivalent assessment;
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an elementary school setting is highly desired.

  Reports To

  • Principal

  Length of Service

  • 185 days

  Rate of Pay

  • $15,449 - 26,597 per year

  Performance Responsibilities

  • Maintains and oversees a positive learning environment under the direction of a properly-certified teacher;
  • Implements appropriate daily learning experiences that are congruent with the approved practices for the grade level and/or class composition and aligned with the instructional mission of the school and district;
  • Collaborates with the teacher as appropriate to help ensure that informed decisions are made regarding curricular planning, classroom environment issues, and instructional practices;
  • Provides any unique and/or special accommodations required for students;
  • Promotes a safe, secure, healthy learning environment;
  • Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner;
  • Provides individualized instruction to identified students and small groups who are experiencing difficulty in reading and mathematics;
  • Plans instructional activities that meet students' individual needs, interests, and abilities in reading and mathematics;
  • Advises teachers about students' progress throughout the course of intervention;
  • Retrieves the performance data of students being served so teachers could analyze it to evaluate intervention effectiveness and determine progress;
  • Maintains and oversees a positive learning environment under the direction of a properly-certified teacher;

  Evaluation

  • Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Sumter School Board policy.

  Additional Information

  • This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.
  • Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator.
  • Sumter School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description or application deadline at any time for the efficient operation of the district.
  • Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.