EDENTON-CHOWAN SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: E.L. TUTOR

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Provides concentrated services during the school day on a one-on-one and one-to-small group basis to students with identified deficiencies in communications skills and/or mathematics. The tutor will also assist students with their growth in English as a second language. Works under limited supervision. Reports to the school principal or principal’s designee.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Works with individuals and small groups to reinforce, helps remediate, and generally assists in instruction.

Maintains an awareness of individual student needs, strengths, weaknesses, and problems.

Tutors students according to directions given by teacher(s).

Provides feedback to the teacher(s) related to the behavior of and comprehension by the students.

Assists in writing letters and making phone calls as needed for effective home/school communication.

Assists students with understanding routines, rules and regulations.

Conducts self as a role model to the students.

Maintains awareness of goals and objectives for each student and demonstrates understanding and participation in the program goals.

Records data regarding attendance, achievement, health, behavior and other information as necessary.

Communicates the needs of school and children to parents and the community in a positive manner including discussing student needs in a positive manner; serving on committees; and participating in discussion of student evaluation in a professional manner.

Works and communicates effectively with other staff members serving the students.

Maintains confidentiality in matters pertaining to each student.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Other related duties as may be assigned by the principal.

Receives training and in-service pertinent to the job function.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or the equivalent.[1] Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate orally and in writing in relevant non-English language.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:  Must be physically able to sit, stand, and walk. Physical demand requirements are for Light Work.

Interpersonal Communication:  Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions or directions to students in English and relevant non-English language.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read and write in English and relevant non-English language. Requires the ability to prepare time sheets using prescribed format.

Reasoning Ability:  Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.

Verbal Aptitude:  Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English and relevant non-English language.

Numerical Aptitude:  Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, to add, subtract, divide and multiply.

Manual Dexterity: Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Interpersonal Temperament:  Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.

Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk, see, and hear.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.

Working knowledge of language levels of different age groups.

Ability to impart information to the child’s level of comprehension.

Considerable knowledge of correct English and relevant non-English language usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Working knowledge of subjects taught.

Ability to apply impartially and consistently proper methods of recognition, reward and punishment.

Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.

Ability to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision.

Ability to record and store data accurately.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in both English and relevant non-English language.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, and volunteers.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.

[1]See No Child Left Behind legislation passed January 8, 2002.