About this role
Active Teaching License: $30/Hour No Active Teaching License: $25/Hour Part-Time and Temporary Minimum Qualifications
• Must possess and maintain the certification requirements as established by the Virginia Department of Education (Title IX Training, Mandated Reporting Training and Suicide Prevention Training)
• Must possess a high school diploma
Nature of Position The Sixth Grade Literacy Tutor will provide supplemental daily instruction to students in grade 6 who are identified as needing additional support in early literacy. EXAMPES OF DUTIES The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:
• Provides literacy instruction and support to grade 6 students in collaboration with classroom teachers, reading specialists, and/or department chairs
• Teaches foundational reading skills to small groups of students
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that meet the needs of the assigned group utilizing district provided resources
• Participates in monthly professional development and training focusing on literacy instruction and best practices
• Collaborates with the reading specialist and/or department chair in planning for the instructional needs of the students
• Monitors and documents academic progress of the assigned students
• Maintain appropriate records
• Communicates with classroom teachers, reading specialist, and/or department chair to discuss student progress and provide feedback
• Follow an instructional schedule developed by school personnel working 5 hours a day
• Work involves exposure to normal everyday hazards encountered in a school
• Work is performed in a classroom and involves no unusual demands
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
• In-depth knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching
• Ability to interact effectively with students, staff, administrators, parents, and community.