Home Instruction Tutor

Temporary position reporting to the Building Principal and/or Chief Student Services Officer.

About the Role

Facilitate learning by providing instruction to home-bound students; teach and present subject matter accordingly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university
• Appropriate State of Ohio licensure
• Alternative qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• General computer skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of students
• Teach and evaluate students using sound instructional practices
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required
• Provide guidance and counsel to students to promote their welfare and proper educational development
• Distribute homework assignments
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
• Act as teacher and facilitator
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Observe the ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment
• Instruct students in the locations and at the times designated
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Utilize assignments/materials prepared by classroom teachers to tutor students within allowable guidelines
• Interact with the public in an official capacity when required
• Interact with the Superintendent and/or Board of Education and present information as requested
• Serve as a role model for students
• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
• Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues
• Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
• Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary
• Discipline students when necessary
• Refer attendance, health, and psychological and emotional problems to the Principal and/or Guidance Counselor
• Perform other duties as assigned

Equipment Operated

• Copy machine
• Computer/printer
• Television/DVD player
• Telephone

Additional Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment
• Frequently move and position oneself as necessary to access and operate equipment
• Frequently move around the workspace and travel throughout the school building and/or the school district
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions

Pay

$38.55 per hour