Migrant Education Tutor

CiTi BOCES has an opening for a Migrant Education Tutor in Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The CiTi's Migrant Education Tutorial and Support Services (METS) program provides individualized instruction and support services in order to promote the academic success of migrant eligible students.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Assess student needs and establish learning goals
• Develop and implement lessons to help students reach their goals
• Tutor students at school, at home, or virtually using Zoom (Zoom account provided by CiTi)
• Conduct pretest and posttest assessments with students in accordance with the NYS- Migrant Education Program's Service Delivery Plan (SDP)
• Communicate with teachers to coordinate instructional activities and exchange information regarding student progress.
• Communicate with parents to schedule preschool children for in-home tutoring.
• Provide in-home or virtual tutoring for out-of-school youth (ages 16 -21 and not attending school) to assist them in learning English or in pursuing other educational goals.
• Make home visits (or meet virtually) with parents in order to assess students' needs, provide updates regarding progress in tutoring and school, and encourage participation in parent involvement activities.
• Provide advocacy and support services for students and families based on identified needs.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings
• Participate in professional development activities
• Assist with planning and implementation of educational field trips, adolescent activities, parent meetings, summer programming, and other special events.
• Transport migrant students and families to program activities, school functions, and to obtain necessary support services (must be CiTi BOCES approved driver and use CiTi BOCES DOT inspected vehicle).
• Maintain accurate records of instructional and support services provided to students in the NYS-MEP approved electronic record system.
Complete all required documentation (assessments, lesson plans, service records, etc.) and submit it in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED
• Education or Human Service experience
• Ability to work effectively with parents and students
• Teacher Certification preferred
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred