Job Description
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Job Title
District Tutor
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Evaluation Type
None
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Department
Assigned Campus
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Pay Grade
$75 - $95 Per Day
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FLSA
None
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Date Revised
February 2019
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Supervisor
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BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Tutors are responsible for assisting students in achieving a better understanding in a specific subject. Tutors will present the information in a way that a student can understand, and will help them develop confidence in themselves and a positive attitude toward school. Tutors will provide students with the necessary skills, so that they can be successful on the state assessments.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Tutors will have a set time during the 8 hrs. to plan for instruction 2. Tutors should want to help others reach academic achievement, and show a proficiency in a particular subject. 3. Prospective tutors should have patience when dealing with students who have a hard time grasping a subject or have developed a negative attitude towards school. 4. Organization is a key element for tutors, because they will have to keep files and records to monitor the progress of a student. 5. It is essential that tutors have excellent communication skills, because they will be interacting with students, parents, teachers, coaches and professors on a regular basis. 6. A tutor can be a liaison between multiple groups, and it important that everyone involved with a student be kept abreast of the situation. 7. Tutors can ensure that students are giving an effort and making positive strides in their classes. 8. The individuals around a student can provide them with the necessary support they need to achieve their desired success.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Provide guidance and direction as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: ? General knowledge of curriculum and instruction ? Content area knowledge relative to instructional level of students receiving tutoring services ? Ability to work well with children ? Ability to communicate effectively
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: High school degree required, Texas Certified or college degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Experience working with students in an instructional setting, teacher experience preferred.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS: ? Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment ? Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping ? Motion: Moderate walking ? Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) ? Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise ? Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
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