Instructional Interventionist/Tutor (full-time)- Excel Center Richmond

Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Interventionist (tutor) supports academic achievement for students attending the Excel Center by tailoring individual and small-group instruction to students who are struggling academically. The role monitors, documents, and communicates student progress and performance, and works under the direct supervision of the leadership team, which oversees student placement and intervention strategies. This grant-funded position supports in-person instruction and school improvement goals while adhering to applicable state, territory, and local academic standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma.
A good grasp of a variety of subjects and the ability to explain concepts clearly and help students achieve expected competencies in core academic skills.
Ability to create, adapt, and deliver instructional materials that break learning into steps.
Commitment to the belief that all students can succeed and to improving student outcomes and lives.
Ability to recognize important results and the steps needed to achieve goals or targets, and to prioritize multiple priorities effectively.
Effective oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication and listening skills, including the ability to deliver information in person, in writing, and digitally.
Ability to work well with others, contribute to team goals, and foster a positive learning environment that supports productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and partnership.
Ability to adapt effectively to shifts in priorities while maintaining a positive learning environment.
Working knowledge of G Suite, MS Office, student information systems, and distance learning technology.
Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting high school-age students in an urban, nontraditional, and/or adult education setting.
Knowledge of Blackboard.

Responsibilities

Partner with teachers, administration, and families to identify and deliver high-quality instruction for individual students and small groups, and measure progress toward academic standards, college and career readiness frameworks, and 21st-century skills.
Work with school personnel to implement research-based interventions focused on individual student needs.
Participate in meetings with teachers, coaches, and administration to discuss student placement and progress.
Assist with identifying students for placement in intervention groups.
Maintain, track, and communicate student performance documentation and data to set goals and guide evaluation and feedback.
Use data to provide instruction and help students achieve mastery of skills.
Provide diagnostic assessments for students as needed.
Assist with student attendance keeping.
Develop professional and performance goals and action plans, reflect on progress, and adjust professional practice and goals.
Work with staff to develop and implement school-wide goals related to graduation outcomes, enrollment, student achievement, and retention.
Work with coaches and leadership staff to support students’ progress toward graduation and postsecondary planning.
Assist staff with professional development, training, and goal setting.
Set and maintain a high-performance culture for staff and students.
Participate in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts.

Benefits

Continuing education and leadership development
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive health plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Life insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability plans
Parental leave
Sabbatical leave
Preventive health and wellness program
Section 125 pretax health spending account
Dependent care spending account
Retirement plan with company match
Discount programs, including a 20% discount at Goodwill retail stores immediately upon hire
Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program