Professional On Call
About the role
The Professional Technician On-Call provides academic support and instructional assistance to youth residing at Great Oaks Village and the Orange County Youth Shelter. The tutor collaborates with residential staff, Orange County Public Schools personnel, Case Managers, caregivers, and community partners to promote academic achievement, educational stability, school engagement, and successful graduation outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Provides one-on-one and small-group tutoring in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and other academic subjects.
- Affords assistance with homework assignments, projects, test preparation, online coursework, and classroom instruction.
- Reinforces classroom instruction using Orange County Public Schools curriculum and instructional strategies.
- Assesses students' academic strengths and areas needing improvement and develops individualized tutoring strategies.
- Maintains accurate attendance records, tutoring logs, academic progress reports, and other required documentation.
- Communicates student progress, academic concerns, and recommendations to program leadership and educational partners.
- Encourages graduation, post-secondary education, career exploration, vocational training, and workforce readiness.
- Maintains confidentiality of educational records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), agency policies, and applicable laws.
- Models professionalism, respect, and positive interpersonal skills.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience tutoring or working with school-age children or adolescents.
- Ability to successfully complete all required background screenings.
- Valid Florida Driver License preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
- Florida Educator Certificate or eligibility for certification.
- Experience working with children and adolescents in foster care, residential treatment, juvenile justice, behavioral health, or alternative education settings.
- Experience supporting Exceptional Student Education (ESE), Section 504, English Language Learners (ELL), and students with emotional or behavioral disabilities.
- Training in trauma-informed care, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
Qualifications
- Experience tutoring or working with school-age children or adolescents.
- Ability to successfully complete all required background screenings.
- Valid Florida Driver License preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
- Florida Educator Certificate or eligibility for certification.
- Experience working with children and adolescents in foster care, residential treatment, juvenile justice, behavioral health, or alternative education settings.
- Experience supporting Exceptional Student Education (ESE), Section 504, English Language Learners (ELL), and students with emotional or behavioral disabilities.
- Training in trauma-informed care, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of educational theories and practices.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
Orange County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
Pay
The starting salary range for this position is From $22.96 to $34.44 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Schedule
The Professional Technician On-Call works flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the youth they serve, typically evenings and weekends.