Part-time Behavioral Support Tutor

Definition

The employee collaborates with teachers to effectively support behaviors to ensure student achievement. Collaborates at the school level with the principal and assistant principal(s) to improve student behaviors.

Additional Details - Part-time Hourly position, hours to be determined by the school administration. Position contingent upon funds available.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support and work with principals, teachers, and school improvement teams to gain knowledge of needs and strengths of the school.
• Assist children, grades 6-8, with behavioral support.
• Engage in academic activities with select students in one-on-one or small groups.
• Utilize assessment information before, during, and after instruction to guide instructional design.
• Maintain confidentiality of data and information.
• Build positive relationships with students through daily interactions and mentorship.
• Monitor common areas (hallways, cafeteria, transitions, arrival, dismissal, etc.) to reinforce schoolwide expectations.
• Provide check-in/check-out support for identified students.
• Assist students in developing self-regulation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Support students returning from disciplinary consequences by helping them successfully transition back into the classroom.
• Facilitate restorative conversations when appropriate.
• Help students identify replacement behaviors and strategies for making positive choices.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Employee must be self-motivated, self-directed, collaborative, flexible, and highly organized.
• Knowledge of educational curriculum, state standards, instructional methodology, and technology.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, and classified personnel.
• Ability to work with a variety of staff, programs, and activities.
• Possess a general working knowledge of Title I regulations, goals, and objectives, particularly school-wide programs.
• Understand the growth and development of students in assigned school.
• Experience with closing the achievement gap and raising test scores.
• Understanding of Common Core and Essential Standards.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate required office equipment and inspect work for accuracy, thoroughness, and adherence to work standards and instructions.

Qualifications

• Associate''s degree preferred (or equivalent experience working with children or adolescents).
• Experience working with middle school students preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during challenging situations.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of PBIS, restorative practices, trauma-informed practices, or behavior intervention strategies is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Disclaimer

The preceding job has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.