MS GEAR UP Tutor

MS GEAR UP Tutor

Mount Vernon School District 320 LaVenture Middle School - Mount Vernon, Washington

Job : 5335215

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 07, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Classification: Para educator – GEAR UP Tutor

Responsible to: Building Principal and Program Supervisor

Work Year: 180 Days – 6.5 hours

Location: LaVenture or Mount Baker Middle School (2 positions)

The GEAR UP Tutor’s primary assignment is to work in a large group setting tutoring the Class of 2030 & 2031 students either individually or in groups. The tutor will provide support to classroom teachers by exploring classroom topics in depth with students, including Science, Math, English, and other subject areas. The tutor will provide daily support to the GU CCC Office, monitor student progress, track daily student services, and enter data into the RGI database.

This position reports to the GEAR UP Program Supervisor and is valid for the 2025–26 school year only.

• Education and Experience:
  
  At a minimum, AA degree or higher or the ability to meet state‑determined performance standards in reading, math, and writing (para‑educator assessment)
• Previous experience working with high school‑aged students preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of assigned topics, including Math and English
• Bilingual preferred
• First aid/CPR may be required
• Ability to guide and motivate students, and facilitate skills and concepts
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact successfully with parents and the school community
• Ability to interact with people of diverse cultural and socio‑economic backgrounds respectfully and supportively
• Excellent problem‑solving ability, including ability to explain concepts in multiple approaches
• Organizational skills and flexibility to respond to changing student needs
• Ability to handle student and family information confidentially
• Ability to file and maintain records and perform routine clerical functions
• Ability to function calmly, efficiently, and courteously under stress while exercising careful judgment, confidentiality, and tact
• Ability to work with staff and students, including monitoring and disciplining student activities
• Consistent presence at assigned worksite and ability to work regular hours specified under contract
• Compliance with all district policies and the code of professional conduct

• Daily tutoring to assigned classrooms, providing large group or individual tutoring
• Support classroom teachers by exploring topics in depth with students
• Provide daily support to the GU CCC Office, including after‑school tutoring
• Daily tracking of students receiving tutoring and documentation for the GU Student database
• Enter tutoring services into the RGI database on a daily or weekly basis
• Monitor student progress and course completion
• Chaperone field trips for assigned classes
• Work with individual and small groups of students to assist classroom teachers with assessments, progress monitoring, and material organization
• Facilitate appropriate behavior, adaptation, and implementation of lesson plans and classroom participation
• Assist with student discipline in small groups
• Plan and execute daily tutoring for Title I/LAP students, keeping daily logs and monitoring attendance
• Maintain Time and Effort report documentation
• Report student caseload related to LAP or other program reporting and perform such other duties as assigned

Full‑Time

$26.02 to $32.87 per hour

• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• Manny Espinoza
• Email:
  mespinoza