Tutor, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant​/ Paraprofessional

Position Type:

Tutors/Other

Date Posted:

2/26/2026

Location:

Wheat Middle School

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Job Title:

Tutor Wage/Hour Status:
Part-time

Reports to:

Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Pay Grade: $25.00 per hr. (certified)

$35.00 per hr. (retired from TRS)

Dept./School:
Assigned Work Days:
During and/or after school hours

Primary

Purpose:

Provide academic instruction to assigned individuals or small groups. Students will be assigned to tutor by campus principal or designee. The tutor may work with individuals or small groups.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Valid Teaching Certification from the Texas Education Agency

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1.Manage learning materials and create student materials for specific lessons as needed.

2.Provide instruction in math, reading, writing, science, or social studies.

3.Relate positively to children and develop respectful relationships.

4.Keep information about children and achievement confidential.

5.Prepare lessons and reflect accommodation for differences in student learning styles.

6.Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process where available.

7.Assess student progress and report to the classroom teacher.

8.Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

9.Perform other duties as assigned.

Student Management

10.Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.

11.Help supervise students throughout the school day as necessary.

12.Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

None

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Moderate physical activity, which includes standing, stooping, bending, lifting, walking, and moving small stacks of books and other classroom equipment

Ability to communicate (verbal and written)

Ability to instruct

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Note:

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.