The position of an Elementary School Tutor will be available at East Central ISD (Oak Crest) for the 2024-2025 school year. All individuals (district employees included) who are interested in this position must apply online through Frontline via the district website. The deadline for submitting an application is until the position is filled.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide critical support to address student learning loss. Under the general supervision of the principal and teacher, tutors assist identified students in academic subjects in order to develop habits of mind and higher standards of academic achievement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Conduct tutorial sessions that allow collaborative learning and the practice of students teaching other students through discussion of class and text notes.
Determine from student tutorial worksheets, notes, and discussions the concepts that need to be the focus of tutorial sessions.
Work with students in any phase of the writing process, such as brainstorming, clustering, read around, revision, and editing.
Allow students to shoulder the responsibility for their own active learning while guiding them with strategies that they will become accustomed to using independently.
Reinforce the idea that learning extends far beyond mere studying, learning is the basis for long term accomplishments.
Evaluate student binders, including calendars, class and textbook notes, and learning logs. Assist in teaching study skills.
All duties must be performed on site.

NOTE: Not all applicants will be interviewed. Each applicant’s resume, application, and other available information will be considered in the screening process. Only those persons currently meeting all minimum requirements will be screened.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
48 or more college credit hours or have completed a bachelor’s degree, preferred.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Represent balanced academic backgrounds.
Work in a supportive manner with elementary students.
Willing to meet regularly to discuss student progress and to confer with the teacher about
future tutorial plans.

EQUIPMENT USED: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Work prolonged or irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, walking, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); Regular exposure to noise. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment or adaptive equipment. Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) and positioning of student’s w/physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint, and assist non-ambulatory students and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment. Exposure to biological hazards.

East Central ISD: Elementary School Tutor