Non-Pub Tutor

Description Summary

The tutor promotes and develops successful K-12 reading and/or math instruction for students and performs related duties in accordance with District policies. The tutor is responsible for group and individual instruction in K-12 reading and mathematics for students. The tutor is also responsible for collaborating with teachers and administration the progress or lack thereof as it relates to student achievement.

General Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of situational appropriate instructional techniques and methods.
• Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction.
• Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes.
• Select teaching strategies emphasizing active student involvement.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective student learning.
• Develop, communicate, and enforce expectations for student behavior and participation.
• Communicate goals and academic expectations to students.
• Provide students with feedback on their performance so they can take an active role in their own success.
• Use a balance of direct instruction, guided practice, and individual practice.
• Use effective engagement strategies.
• Use effective questioning strategies (to engage students cognitively).
• Assess progress regularly and communicate to students.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with all members of the school community.
• Communicate effectively with administration, parents, staff, and students.
• Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students and parents and program supervisor.
• Maintain appropriate records of student performance.
• Keep administration informed through written and oral communication.

Qualifications

• Indiana teaching certificate or license, as issued by the Indiana State Department of Education.
• Possess qualities of high work ethic, dedication, and accountability, and have demonstrated the ability to organize and manage.