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Job Description Summary

The Stony Brook Elementary Assistant will lead a small group of elementary students through two hours of structured academic time with a focus on math assistance.

Job Description

The Reading Tutor will currently work in the local school and have a special interest and / or expertise in Reading / Language Arts.

The Reading Tutor working at Stony Brook will :

• Meet with identified groups of students 2 hours per day, 2 times per week for reading / language arts assistance.
• Work with the Resident Services Manager to determine program direction, curriculum and reporting, and Fairfax County Grant Outcome requirements.
• Conduct pre and post reading assessments.
• Maintain a file at Stony Brook on each student with i-Ready assessment results, student interests and goals, attendance, tutor schedule, and books read.
• Review pre-assessments to identify students for math and reading tutoring.
• Keep accurate attendance records and provide copy to the Resident Services Manager weekly.
• The Reading Tutor is expected to keep lesson plans and note materials used as well as student progress / reports.
• Continually consult with the Resident Services Manager and provide updates on student progress as well as concerns.
• If possible, give the staff as much advance notice if you are going to miss a session.
• Ensure that each student have their personal reading notebook to keep materials and completed work.
• Meet with the Resident Services Manager and other After School staff periodically to plan and identify successes and challenges.

Student Goals

Students will increase their math and reading level based on identified target gains using i-Ready. (Assessments to be kept in student tutor's file.

Conducted September, January / February, and May).

• Students will increase skill level in deficit area as measured by the i-Ready pre and post (Tutor focus should be on i-Ready deficit areas).
• Individual goals will be written for each student based on their i-Ready skills profile.
• Students will choose to attend regularly - minimum 90% attendance (keep attendance records)
• Students will report increased math and reading skill, confidence (student interview).

Qualifications : The Elementary Assistant should be a certified teacher and currently work in the local school and have a special interest and / or expertise in Reading / Language Arts.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good role model for youth
• Tolerance and openness to different world views and sensitivity to other cultures and languages
• Respect for self and others
• Ability to problem solve; to see solutions and opportunities as well as obstacles
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Willingness to learn; to accept supervision and direction
• Dependability in reporting to work on time and assuming assigned responsibilities
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Knowledge of positive classroom management strategies preferred

Training and Support : ECD will provide orientation the Resident Services Manager will provide ongoing supervision and be available for consultation.

Last updated : 2024-05-08