Middle School Tutor - Part-Time

Overview

To plan, organize, and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills contributing to their educational and social development. Reports to the principal.

JOB TITLE: Middle School Tutor
JOB STATUS: Temporary Part-Time
LOCATION: Asheville Middle School
CONTACT:
License: 6-8 License Required, Hourly Position

• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Management of Instructional Time: Have materials, supplies, and equipment ready at the start of each lesson; start class promptly; keep students on task and maintain a high level of time-on-task.
  • Management of Student Behavior: Establish rules and procedures for routine administrative matters, student verbal participation, and movement; stop inappropriate behavior promptly and with dignity.
  • Instructional Presentation: Review previous materials; present the lesson with clear objectives; use language and examples understandable to students; assign tasks with a high rate of success; pace appropriately; ensure clear transitions; summarize main points at lesson end.
  • Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance: Maintain clear work standards and due dates; circulate to check progress; use multiple work products to monitor progress; ask questions clearly; collect assessment data.
  • Instructional Feedback: Provide timely feedback on in-class and out-of-class work; acknowledge correct responses and guide learning with probing or additional time when needed.
  • Facilitating Instruction: Align instructional plans with school and system goals; use diagnostic information to develop objectives and revise tasks; maintain accurate records of performance; utilize available resources to support instruction.
  • Interacting Within the Educational Environment: Treat all students fairly; interact effectively with students, staff, parents, and community; foster a diverse and respectful learning environment and expose students to diverse perspectives.
• Additional Duties: Perform related duties as assigned by the principal and carry out non-instructional duties as needed; follow applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations including relevant policies; pursue ongoing professional development.

• Minimum Training And
  
  Experience:
  
  Must be a graduate of a 4-year accredited college program or have alternative qualifications approved by the State Board of Education. Middle school Math and/or ELA certification preferred.

• Physical Requirements: Able to sit, stand, walk, and drive; able to lift up to 10 pounds; light work is expected.
• Data Conception: Ability to compare and judge data, people, or things against standards.
• Interpersonal Communication: Ability to convey information and give directions clearly.
• Language Ability: Able to read simple forms and prepare time sheets and requisitions using prescribed formats.
• Intelligence: Ability to apply common sense and solve problems in standard situations.
• Verbal Aptitude: Ability to communicate effectively in Standard English.
• Numerical Aptitude: Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Ability to inspect items for proper dimensions.
• Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate hands and eyes for use of technology.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle various items and maintain coordination.
• Color Discrimination: Ability to differentiate colors or shades.
• Interpersonal Temperament: Ability to work under typical stress levels and adapt as needed.

All content adheres to standards; no unrelated boilerplate or tracking not relevant to the role.