Temporary Tutor

Position Type: Substitute/Temporary

Date Posted: 2/23/2024

Location: District Wide

Provide students supplemental instructional services with appropriate learning activities in targeted areas of core curriculum to help fulfill their potential for intellectual growth. Collaborate with campus personnel to prepare lessons and instructional materials to address students’ learning needs. Work with individual or small groups of students to provide supplemental instructional services to close learning gaps, so students will successfully interact with grade level material in the regular classroom and meet state standards on assessments.

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Teaching Certificate: Valid Texas teaching certificate preferred but not required. Candidates should have required endorsements or complete the minimum nine hours in the subject and level assigned and demonstrate competency in the core academic subject area assigned.

• Knowledge of academic needs of students in assigned area
• Knowledge of Accelerated Instruction Plan goal‑setting process and implementation
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

• Collaborate with foundation teachers to develop instructional design for each student assigned.
• Implement instructional program for assigned students targeting areas of need as designed by the classroom teacher or Instructional Coordinator/Facilitator.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, technology, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct ongoing formative assessments of student achievement and regularly discuss/report results to teacher or Instructional Coordinator/Facilitator.
• Document daily: students tutored, times tutored, and skills addressed and assessed.
• Maintain a daily “Extra Duty Request” form to reflect actual time spent tutoring. Complete and sign the form at the end of each week.
• Create a work environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of each student.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to student behavior plans and Student Code of Conduct.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Establish and maintain open communication with students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with staff and students.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.

None

No table or image based layout. The role requires frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

The Abilene ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.