Reading Tutor

Academy School District 20 • Colorado Springs, CO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Reading Tutor supports the principal and classroom teachers by providing tutoring services and using a variety of instructional strategies to facilitate student learning. The tutor guides learning toward curriculum goals, content standards, and identified achievement gaps, and uses effective instructional strategies to meet assigned students’ learning needs. The role works collaboratively with instructional staff and others to deliver tutorial services, while promoting a safe, caring, positive, and student-centered learning environment. Days and hours are variable and determined by the school according to need. Compensation is $25.00 per hour, contingent upon District approval of the related academic event or activity. The position is based at Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands.
• Ability to assist students in assigned areas.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions, including students, parents, staff, supervisors, administrators, coworkers, and the public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and interact with the public courteously and professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set clear priorities, and demonstrate organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.
• Commitment to students’ education as a primary responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting and demonstrate cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
• Be detail-oriented, energetic, creative, innovative, and flexible.
• Promote a positive climate, culture, and community; be student-centered and relationship-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring services in support of the principal and classroom teachers.
• Guide student learning toward curriculum goals, content standards, and identified achievement gaps.
• Use effective instructional strategies to meet assigned students’ learning needs.
• Collaborate with instructional staff and others to deliver tutorial services.
• Maintain confidentiality, collaborate with staff, accept constructive feedback, serve as a positive role model, and treat others with respect.
• Report consistently for scheduled work.
• Attain proficient or higher evaluations on established performance standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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