Reading Tutor

Academy School District 20 • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • 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 address assigned students’ learning needs. The position works collaboratively with instructional staff and others to deliver tutorial services.

Days and hours are variable and determined by the school according to need. The posting lists 0 scheduled weekly hours, 7.5 hours per day, and 162 days per year, Monday through Friday. Compensation is $25.00 per hour under Academy District 20 Board of Education Policy GDG-R. Compensation for extra-pay positions is contingent on District approval of the related activity or academic event.

The work takes place primarily indoors in a professional school environment, with occasional outdoor work. The noise level may range from quiet to loud, and the role involves frequent in-person and other communication with students, the public, and staff. Scheduled school/work hours or days are required, and extended hours or days may be required as directed. The role may be performed independently and with others.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands.
• Ability to assist students in assigned areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions, including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to greet and interact with the public courteously and professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting.
• Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
• Demonstrates effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Energetic, creative, innovative, and flexible.
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
• Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community.
• Student-centered and relationship-focused.
• Understands data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.

Responsibilities

• Report consistently for work as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attain proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards.
• Promote a safe and caring environment conducive to student learning by maintaining confidentiality, collaborating with staff, accepting constructive feedback, serving as a positive role model, and treating others with respect.
• Guide the learning process toward curriculum goals, content standards, and identified achievement gaps.
• Provide effective instructional strategies to meet the identified learning needs of assigned students.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with instructional staff and others in delivering tutorial services.

What This Job Offers

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