(Anticipated) Specialized Tutor - Rooted

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Building adaptive schedules for students as directed.
• Providing training for staff as directed.
• Planning for and providing tutoring to students.
• Tracking student attendance and participation.
• Providing reports on student progress as requested.
• Participate in professional learning and supervision as scheduled.
• Being proactive with student situations to ensure growth opportunities.
• Cooking and coordinating meetings, community service opportunities, etc.
• Transporting students in school vehicles as needed.
• Operating in compliance with all local, state, and federal expectations.

Qualifications

• Three years postsecondary education and/or the accumulation of 90 credit hours of approved study in a related area.
• Previous work in child care and/or education is preferred.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School committee policies.
• Willingness to advocate for inclusion of RISE students within the General Education setting.

Communication

• Good teamwork starts with professional communication skills that facilitate a safe and structured environment for students and staff.
• Written communication: Any written communication should be legible, professional and with the best interest of students in mind.
• Verbal communication: Feedback may be delivered in many different methods during the day. Feedback should always be intended as a tool to improve one's skill and/or increase job knowledge. Directions and Recommendations given by Special Education Teacher, BCBA, Clinician, and school administration should be followed through with to the greatest extent possible. Communication between Ed. Techs should be appropriate to the environment and audience which surrounds them.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervision of students in a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio.

Benefits

• Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including:
• health insurance with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer;
• dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance;
• flexible spending and dependent care accounts;
• Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans;
• 15 paid sick days per year;
• tuition reimbursement and more!