Daytime Tutor (Title I funded)

POSITION TITLE

Tutor (Title I funded)

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Alamance Virtual School

SALARY

$35.00 per hour

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

WORK HOURS

19-hours per week

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

6 Months

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, provides tutorial services to assist students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas. Collaborates with the school principal and staff members to assess students' needs and how best to address them. Work is on an "as needed" basis. Reports to the Principal or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of activities performed by teacher.
• General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.
• General knowledge of student handbook.
• General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
• General knowledge of methods of adapting instruction, equipment and tools for children with special needs.
• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
• Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to perform general clerical duties.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Ability to operate common office machines.
• Ability to maintain basic files and records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
• Must meet No Child Left Behind requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Spanish Speaking

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
• Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
• Help students develop self-confidence, raise self-concept, and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work.
• Help students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Establish and maintain rapport with the assigned student(s).
• Serve as a role model for students being served.
• Performs other related work as required.