Federal Programs Tutor

About the Role

The Federal Programs Tutor provides supplemental education and support services to migrant children, neglected and delinquent children, and their families.

Responsibilities

• Regularly communicate with teachers to identify areas of academic need for children served.
• Conduct home visits for recruitment, identifying support service needs, and providing those services.
• Arrange or make referrals to other agencies for necessary support services.
• Provide emergency support services as needed.
• Inform the Director of Federal Programs and the Homeless Education Liaison of services provided and needs of migrant and neglected/delinquent children and families.
• Maintain required documentation of services.
• Attend staff meetings scheduled by the Georgia Department of Education Migrant Education Agency.
• Maintain record books and student files according to Georgia Department of Education specifications.
• Keep an updated list of students and promptly inform the Georgia Department of Education of any changes using the Withdrawal/Information Change form.
• Address the special educational needs of children, prioritizing those whose education has been interrupted or who are failing or at risk of failing.
• Coordinate supportive health services, including medical, dental, and nutritional services, in cooperation with other agencies.
• Communicate regularly with parents and teachers.
• Assist parents in becoming involved in their children’s education at home and as partners with teachers.
• Serve as a translator between parents of students qualifying for migrant education program services and the schools.
• Arrange transportation to medical appointments if needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish preferred.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation for travel between sites.

Skills

• Ability to perform multiple tasks and upgrade skills as needed.
• Proficiency in preparing and maintaining accurate records, using pertinent software applications, and instructional skills.
• Basic math skills, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Ability to read technical information, compose documents, facilitate group discussions, and analyze situations.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities, assessment instruments, classroom instructional media, community resources, cultural differences, and job-related codes/laws/regulations.
• Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and events; gather and classify data; and use basic job-related equipment.
• Flexibility to work with diverse individuals and adapt to changing priorities.
• Problem-solving skills to identify issues and create action plans.
• Ability to provide direction and leadership, communicate with varied backgrounds, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to changing priorities.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Significant fine finger dexterity.
• Job requires 25% sitting, 40% walking, and 35% standing.

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance.
• Pre-employment assessment of oral and written English and Spanish skills.

Fair Labor Standards Act: Non-Exempt