POSITIONS: SHORT-TERM INTERIM PROJECT ON-TRACK MATH TUTOR (Through the end of the 23/24 school year).

LOCATION: TAD

OVERVIEW OF PROJECT ON-TRACK MATH PROGRAM:

With Covid creating a major issue in the field of education the state saw lower proficiency, specifically in math and in early reading. This impacted low-income students, those with disabilities, and English learners more than other students, and widened existing achievement gaps as students who were already not proficient were more likely to see grade level mastery decline over this 18-month period, the state of Tennessee, Project On-Track Tutors were hired in each district to work with at-risk students

Structured tutoring programs have been proven to significantly increase student achievement when done in a tightly managed and clearly defined program, including consistency, quality materials, and well-trained tutors.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certificated teacher with a current license
• Successful experience working with students, with successful experience in a school environment preferred.
• Must be able to work under the direct supervision of a teacher.
• Must also be able to substitute for a teacher that is utilizing sick or personal leave.
• Meet the health and physical requirements and be fingerprinted.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This job description is not intended to provide all of the details associated with the project on-track math program. Training, program details, and expectations will be provided to the teachers hired for these positions.

The person employed in this fulltime position will have responsibilities that may include, but are not limited to:

• Operating and caring for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes;
• Distributing and collecting workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction;
• Assisting with the supervision of students during emergency drills.
• Working with groups of 3 students at a time to help foster an understanding of math concepts.
• Other duties assigned by the athletic director or school principal.
• This program is grant-funded and we have no word on whether it will funded for the new school year.
• The teacher will be paid on the current Elizabethton City Schools salary schedule based on education and years of teaching experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This job requires lifting of objects that exceed 50 lbs., or the average weight of a child, if assigned to elementary grades, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. or more.
• Other physical demands that may be required are as follows: pushing and/or pulling; climbing; stooping, kneeling and/or crawling; reaching; talking; hearing; seeing.

VOCATIONAL PREPARATION:

• The required vocational preparation may come from any of the following: vocational education; apprentice training; on-the-job training; or essential experience in other jobs.

TEMPERAMENT (PERSONAL TRAITS):

• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.
• Adaptability to dealing with students.
• Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Normal working environment.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.
• They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

POSITION CONTACT:

• Contact Chris Berry, Principal, at:

chris.berry@ecschools.net@ecschools.net