A.S.P.I.R.E. After School Tutor - Non Certified @ HH Beam Elementary

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

103d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the A.S.P.I.R.E. After School Tutor organizes and presents general instruction, enrichment, and movement activities in an instructional environment that supports students’ educational and social development. The tutor provides instruction in Character Education, Math, Literacy, Science, and Social Studies; prepares general lesson plans; and offers individual and group support suited to students’ needs. The role also involves maintaining student-management standards, supporting school and district policies and objectives, communicating with site coordinators, maintaining inventory records, and participating in professional development and evaluation activities. The position serves elementary students with varied levels of mental, physical, and emotional maturity. It requires the ability to manage instructional time and student behavior, monitor student performance, interact with families, teachers, and the community, and perform assigned non-instructional duties. If offered the position, the prospective employee must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.

Requirements

Minimum of 48 semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university; only official transcripts are accepted.
Previous experience tutoring in a school setting.
Ability to meet the needs of all learners and coordinate and continuously support instruction.
Ability to analyze situations, identify options, and make appropriate fact-based decisions.
Ability to use classroom equipment and tools, including computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for students.
Ability to communicate information, receive and follow instructions, and read and prepare correspondence, reports, forms, and instructional materials.
Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking, interpret technical instructions, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to adapt under stress and in emergency situations.
Ability to manage instructional time and student behavior, consult with parents, teachers, and the community, monitor student performance, and interact within the educational environment.
Understanding of the growth and development of elementary children.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including standing, walking, handling and reaching, occasional sitting and stooping/kneeling/crouching, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 10 pounds.
Required to pass a health exam, criminal records check, and drug test if offered a position.

Responsibilities

Use provided instructional, enrichment, and movement materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
Provide general instruction in Character Education, Math, Literacy, Science, and Social Studies.
Create general lesson plans.
Provide individual and group support designed to meet individual needs and motivate students.
Establish and maintain student-management standards needed for effective participation in activities.
Provide support and enrichment activities consistent with school and district policies, goals, and objectives.
Communicate with site coordinators.
Maintain professional competence through district-provided in-service education, professional growth activities, and university courses.
Participate with the appropriate administrator in developing the evaluation method in conformance with grant guidelines.
Maintain inventory records.
Perform other related work as required.