Tutor - Title I

Waxahachie ISD • Waxahachie, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist teacher and/or staff in preparation and management of instructional intervention activities. Assist teacher in instruction, preparation, and management of classroom activities. Work under direct supervision of teacher and administrative/professional staff.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, two years of study or 48 hours at an institution of higher learning
• Paraprofessional Aide Certification required (can be obtained once employed)
• Ability to organize, and be detail oriented
• Ability to operate the computer
• Ability to provide instruction to individual or small groups of students
• Physically and emotionally able to perform assigned tasks
• Ability to communicate and work with students
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others
• Must have experience working with students; experience may be work in church related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver interventions to students, only after initial instruction, and to fill achievement gaps with identified students under the supervision of a teacher of record or team of teachers within the intervention model.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher, working with individual students or small groups.
• Assist in classroom management.
• Assist with parental involvement activities and parent communication as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
• Help to maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help with student supervision before, during, and after school while they are loading and unloading buses, on the playground, in the cafeteria, in a learning or practice environment, inside and outside classroom following appropriate training throughout the school day.
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressure.
• Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations.
• Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance as instructed.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel.
• Abide by the policies put forth in the WISD Employee Handbook.
• Perform duties as assigned, related to the position as directed by the supervisor or administrative staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED