Looking for Title I Certified Academic Tutor in Geary County, KS

Job title: Title I Certified Academic Tutor

Company: Geary County Schools

Job description: To provide instruction in the reading curriculum helping students to develop the skills needed to be successful in elementary grades and be properly prepared to begin their secondary education.



CRITICAL SKILLS: * Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.

• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.


• Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.


• Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.


• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Planning and preparation based upon students’ needs

Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students

Select instructional goals

Demonstrate knowledge of resources

Assess student learning using appropriate measures

2. Classroom Environment

Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport

Establish a culture for learning

Establish and maintain classroom procedures

Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors

Organize space for learning

3. Instruction based upon state standards, district curriculum, and student needs as well as industry standards

Communicate clearly and accurately

Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques

Engage students in learning

Provide timely feedback to students

Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs

4. Professional responsibilities

Follow contractual responsibilities

Engage in reflective practice

Maintain accurate records

Communicate with families

Engage in professional development activities

Maintain appropriate licensure

Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal



PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES * Work with struggling readers using various strategies

• Implement the Read 180 program or Alphie’s Alley program with elementary students


• Analyze data to design strategies for individual student improvement.


• Assist counselors and administrators in the placement of students into the various reading support classes


• Provide reading support during the building MTSS time


• Work collaborative with other reading support teachers


• Participate in building and district curriculum meetings / committees


• Keep up to date with the latest research in the Reading/English curriculum and instruction research.


• Attend professional development appropriate for personal growth.


• Uphold and enforce Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations including but not limited to

Consolidated Plan for Federal Programs

Acceptable use of technology

Sexual and racial harassment

Child abuse reporting * All other duties as assigned.



Term of Employment: Teacher Contract



Salary Range: Determined by the employee’s placement on the teacher salary schedule.



Evaluation Frequency: Job performance will be evaluated a minimum of 1 time per year.



Updated 4-11-17



Notice of Nondiscrimination

Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Director of Human Resources, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Director of Exceptional Student Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000



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