Tutor - Instructional -Districtwide

Waterbury Public Schools

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Instructional Tutor
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT:
Teaching and Learning
Location:
Districtwide
FUNDING SOURCE:
Grant Funded
BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Union
REPORTS TO:
Receives administrative direction from the Principal or other administrative official of a higher grade
FLSA DESIGNATION:
Non-Exempt; Part-Time up to 19 hours per week
$34.00 Certified Hourly Rate.
$25.00 Non-Certified Hourly Rate.
Note: This is a part time, non-union, grant-funded position that exists as long as funds are available.

1. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
2. Preferred: Connecticut Residents

1. In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.

1. Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement(s) appropriate to the teaching assignment.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator’s license.

• Knowledge of and respect for the diverse backgrounds (cultural, linguistic, environmental) of students and how these characteristics affect the student’s life and learning;
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Strong interpersonal and social skills;
• Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
• Ability to assist and reinforce elements that support a safe, healthy, and effective teaching and learning environment;
• Ability to assist in adapting instructional strategies and materials according to the needs of the student;
• Ability to collect and record performance data on students while respecting student confidentiality and the laws regarding ethical practices of assessment;
• Ability to collect objective and accurate information on student behavior, as appropriate;
• Ability to effectively employ a variety of strategies that reinforce positive behavior;
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
• Ability to follow oral and written direction of program administrator, seeking clarification as needed;
• Ability to maintain and foster a creative educational environment conducive to learning and participation;
• Ability to motivate students and to improve their academic skills;
• Ability to participate as a member of the educational team when requested to attend conferences with families or primary caregivers, with an understanding of some of the concerns of parents;
• Ability to reinforce the development of student social skills by using appropriate strategies to modify the environment;
• Ability to use ethical practices for confidential communication about students;
• Ability to use strategies that promote the student’s independence;
• Ability to utilize learning styles theory in supporting instructional practices;
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, staff, and administration;
• Ability to work with students from varied backgrounds, age groups, and skill levels;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Answers questions on course content, and aids in the comprehension of course materials;
• Builds math skills;
• Collaborates with the classroom teacher and specialists in providing appropriate academic tutoring services and feedback;
• Communicates with students, parents, and teachers, regarding students’ overall performance;
• Facilitates academic and enrichment activities;
• Generates and corrects material to reinforce skills identified as weak and in need of reinforcement;
• Helps individual students or small groups of students with homework;
• Helps students develop a positive attitude toward learning, productive study skills, and remediate skill deficits to achieve success in school, as well develop self-confidence;
• Keeps accurate, daily logs of student participation, progress, and attendance;
• Maintains a daily log of students receiving services which would include progress reports, problems, concerns and other observations;
• Observes, records, and charts academic and social emotional progress;
• Participates in professional development activities and program related meetings;
• Performs in-class tutoring services in Math, Reading, Language Arts and other academic areas as needed;
• Plans and facilitate tutoring and skill development for program participants;
• Polls the teachers to try to establish areas of difficulty experienced by students;
• Prepares the program environment for learning activities;
• Provides individualized programmed materials;
• Provides specialized instruction in individual subject areas;
• Submits student information as needed;
• Supports classroom teachers and other faculty to provide academic instructions to students;
• Works one-on-one and in small group instructional settings;
• Works with audio-visual equipment, computers and/or assistive technology;
• Works with the teachers to establish remedial groups that may be serviced in the classroom;
• Performs other related work as assigned.