Reading Tutor

Sudbury Public Schools • Sudbury, MA

68d

About The Position

The Literacy/Reading Tutor is responsible for assisting students in grades K-5 who require additional support in developing their literacy skills and competencies. This position involves providing specialized literacy instruction, implementing interventions, and collaborating with educators to monitor and enhance student progress.

Requirements

• Teaching experience requested.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive and specialized literacy instruction to individual or small groups of struggling readers based on student weaknesses and needs reflecting established district and state standards.
• Implements Tier 2 interventions using research-based instructional strategies and materials.
• Works collaboratively with Literacy Specialist to form flexible groups based on students' changing needs to ensure best practices.
• Consults with classroom teachers and special educators to monitor students' progress or areas of concern and collaborates on reinforcing concepts taught in the classroom.
• Plans and prepares necessary lesson materials for all grades, including writing lesson plans, preparing enrichment activities, and modifying curriculum.
• Screens all kindergarten, first grade, and other students referred to the Literacy Center program.
• Assists in administering reading assessments for students across all grades to determine the deficits and strengths of students.
• Documents, analyzes and tracks data to monitor student progress.
• Prepares and maintains individual records of current and previous literacy students.
• Participates in IST meetings, as well as evaluation data share meetings with SPED department for students on caseload, compiling student's work for review and observation, providing critical information necessary to design a plan to ensure student success.
• Maintains a positive and collaborative working relationship with classroom teachers and Literacy Specialist.
• Participates in ongoing training and professional development in the area of literacy.
• Consults with parents at conferences or by email and telephone, as needed.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees