Reading Tutor

Reading Tutor

Hiring Department: Special Education

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

19

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2024

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

The position of Reading Tutor is responsible for serving as a reading intervention teacher for grade 4-8 students for a federally funded research project in the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk at The University of Texas s position includes teaching daily reading lessons to students using a structured reading program, documenting daily activities, and planning for differentiation of instruction. Reading intervention will be delivered daily to students on school campuses in Eanes ISD, Elgin ISD, Lake Travis ISD, and Rock Rock ISD.

• Prepare for and teach daily reading intervention to individual students in a one‑on‑one setting using a structured reading program with high fidelity and quality
• Plan for differentiation of instruction
• Complete and submit requested documentation on student progress, tutoring effort, and mileage
• Attend team meetings and maintain communication with project supervisor
• Participate in ongoing coaching

• At least two years of prior experience working with children.
• Daily access to transportation to campuses in Eanes ISD, Elgin ISD, Lake Travis ISD, and Rock ISD
• Daily availability during regular school hours

• Bachelor's degree in education or similar field
• Daily access to transportation to campuses in Eanes ISD, Elgin ISD, Lake Travis ISD, and Rock ISD
• Daily availability during regular school hours

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

$20 + depending upon qualifications

• Typical school campus environment

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.