Part-Time Reading Intervention Tutor (VALLSS Tutor)-Rich Acres Elementary

Henry County Public Schools • Martinsville, VA

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About The Position

The individual in this position is responsible for assisting the teaching staff with the school's literacy program and help classroom teachers in their instructional efforts. Assessing students' reading abilities and the phonetic skills that lead up to reading to determine if they qualify for PALS (state phonetic program).

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or the equivalent of two years of college or demonstrated, through the state assessment.
• Or an equivalent level of education and experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and math.
• Knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely in verbal and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other District employees and the general public.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Discusses assigned teaching area with Reading Specialist and classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepares lesson outline and plan in assigned areas and submits outline to Reading Specialist for review.
• Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids such as hands-on manipulatives, reading materials, and writing materials.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques for guided reading and guided writing.
• Attends training workshops.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts such as: Reading to children, modeling strategies for reading and writing, writing the dictation given by young children, helps children locate and use material, encouraging safety habits in work and play, encouraging children to work independently and listening to children.
• Assists Reading Specialist and teachers with routine tasks such as: Organizing student information in cumulative files, gathering resources and supplementary materials, entering student information into online database, fire drills, special events, supervises the entire classroom when called upon and student assessments.
• Performs other related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees