Literacy Tutor

Shawnee Heights USD 450 • Topeka, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The At-Risk Tutor assists the reading specialist in reading and literacy instruction and remediation to students in grades K-6. To accomplish these tasks, the At-Risk Tutor works closely with the reading specialist, teaching staff and administration of the district.

Requirements

• Ability to note reading difficulties and respond to the individual educational needs of students.
• Ability to apply knowledge and understanding of reading instruction.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
• Ability to facilitate the intellectual development of students.
• Ability to facilitate computer based instruction.
• Ability to operate all classroom and instructional equipment as required.
• Ability to adapt to changes in routine and scheduling.
• Ability to implement the vision and mission of the district.
• Ability to teach music and/or movement skills to kindergarten students.
• Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, turning, and reaching.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Must work in a noisy and crowded environment, with numerous interruptions and have adaptability to situations as they occur.
• Ability to use personal computer and software.
• Ability to observe and follow all district policies at all times.
• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.
• Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Must verify good health by passing a physical examination, which includes TB and drug test as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.
• Ability to work in a team mentality giving receiving feedback in a positive manner.

Nice To Haves

• Teacher license preferred.
• Preferred to have two years of college credit with a background in reading or language or two years of experience in reading or language instruction.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction and reinforce skills for students as prescribed by the supervising teacher.
• Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students' work; teaches students individually, in small groups and full class reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Assists in monitoring student progress; makes teacher aware of students learning deficiencies; maintains documentation of learning activities and diagnosis.
• Participates in on-going professional development focused on job tasks.
• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans and teachers' pre-planning sessions; provides input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools.
• May be assigned monitoring duties, i.e., hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty; ensures appropriate student conduct during these periods; escorts students to designated activity areas.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed