Neglected & Delinquent Program Tutor

NOLA Public Schools • New Orleans, LA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Neglected & Delinquent Program Tutor is a residential facility-based position located at either Boys Town or Raintree House. This role is responsible for improving educational services for children and youth in local, tribal, and State institutions who are neglected or delinquent. The goal is to help these students meet the same challenging State academic standards expected of all children in the State. This position provides individual or small group instruction to students assigned to the facility.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university, and meet the requirements and expectations set in Act 99
• Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices of education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong classroom management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies

Nice To Haves

• Valid Louisiana teaching certification strongly preferred
• Teaching experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Be available for up to 8 hours per week, generally Monday through Thursday between the hours of 3:30-7 pm to provide tutoring services at assigned residential facility
• Use specified evidence-based small group and/or individual instruction to improve educational services for children and youth in local, tribal, and State institutions who are neglected, or delinquent students across subject areas and assessment preparation
• Incorporate educational technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences
• Provide youth with well-rounded learning experiences including, but not limited to exploration opportunities
• Build meaningful relationships with youth and decrease the likelihood of dropout
• Maintain accurate data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress
• Interact collaboratively and productively with site personnel
• Perform other related jobs as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree