Literacy Tutor - Systemwide (Part Time Position)

Job Description

POSITION: Literacy Tutor Systemwide (Part Time)

REPORTS TO: Supervisors of Teaching and Learning

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

This position is accountable for providing instructional support under the direction of the classroom teacher to elementary school students in the areas of Language Arts, Science, Math and Social Studies. The main focus of instructional support is centered on small group instruction. Individual is to use sound judgment consistent with Rules and Regulations of the Worcester Public Schools.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for instructing small groups of students in the areas of Language Arts (including Reading & Writing), Science, Math and Social Studies. Such instruction to be consistent with approved curriculum.

2. Responsible for reinforcing instructional lessons as presented by classroom teacher to enhance learning and understanding.

3. Responsible for utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of students.

4. Responsible for communicating with classroom teachers on a regular basis and providing reports required for assessing the progress and accomplishments of students.

5. Responsible for achieving established district curriculum outcomes.

6. Responsible for implementing effective techniques in the areas of classroom management/discipline and behavior reinforcement, consistent with the direction provided by the building principal and classroom teacher.

7. Responsible for contributing to a warm and open atmosphere so that all students will have the opportunity to grow and develop to their fullest potential.

8. Responsible for working with the classroom teacher to foster greater understanding within the school community by means of open communications with school staff, students, parents and other interested community members.

9. Responsible for providing assistance to any substitute teacher who is assigned in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

10. Responsible for performing in an emergency situation duty work when required to do so by building principal. This duty work may involve such areas as lunch duty, recess duty, line duty, and bus duty.

11. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, natural origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.

12. Responsible for performance of other job-related duties as assigned by building principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree

2. Priority will be given to certified teachers.

3. In the event a certified teacher is not available who possesses the required skills, consideration will be given to non-certified individuals who have demonstrated experience i the areas needed.

WORK YEAR:

180 Pupil Session Days

WORK DAY:

Approximately 3 hours per day, no more than 15 hour per week. Specific schedule to be determined by supervisor.

RATE OF PAY: $35.42 per hour

TO APPLY: Any person interested in this position should apply on-line at www.worcesterschools.org. All information including a
resume, cover letter must be submitted.

Position Type:Part-time
Salary: up to $35 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Tutor

Welcome to WPS Systemwide, WPS Anticipated

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For more information relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact the Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• TO APPLY: Any person interested in this position should apply on-line at www.worcesterschools.org. All information including a resume, cover letter must be submitted.
  
  
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Have you ever worked for the Worcester Public Schools? When? What capacity?
  Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
• 2. Do you have any relatives employed by the Worcester Public Schools or the School Committee? If yes, please list name, title, and relationship.
  Yes/No
• 3. Have you ever been terminated for cause from a prior position? If so please explain.
  Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
• 4. What is your experience with guided reading and supporting students to bridge the gap in literacy?
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)