Math Tutor (Secondary)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Building Principal

Supervises: None

Employment Terms: 191 days, 7 hours a day (2026-2027 school year only)

Position Summary

Deliver direct math services to secondary students identified as needing academic support. The tutor will be responsible for providing exceptional instruction, student mentorship, and subject matter expertise in mathematics, as well as monitoring and making instructional adjustments based on student data. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Building Principal.

Essential Functions

1. Respond to student questions in a positive, supportive manner, giving explanations that are as detailed as possible.

2. Guide students through content and/or problem-solving processes without directly answering questions for them.

3. Remain vigilant for signs that a student is asking for help on assessment (quizzes and tests) questions; set clear expectations with students that tutors cannot confirm answers, but can help clarify prompt requirements, provide parallel problems, or guide students back to course content.

4. Redirect students to their classroom teacher (when applicable) for questions relating to specific course logistics or grades.

5. Seek guidance by escalating content questions and sharing session logs/transcripts for evaluation and feedback.

6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. General knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques used in classroom teaching and secondary mathematics instruction.

2. General knowledge of school programs, curriculum standards, and district policies.

3. Skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment, personal computers, hardware, peripherals, and relevant software packages.

4. Ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile student progress reports.

5. Ability to multitask between multiple students and math courses simultaneously.

6. Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing.

7. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

8. Ability to type and perform data entry work accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.

9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students, and parents.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

1. A minimum of an Associate’s Degree or 2 years equivalent of college-level coursework (48 credit hours) required.

2. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

3. Experience working in secondary education preferred.

4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Requirements

1. This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force.

2. Work regularly requires speaking or hearing; frequently requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and repetitive motions; occasionally requires sitting, reaching with hands and arms, and lifting.

3. Work requires close vision, distance vision, color perception, and peripheral vision.

4. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.

5. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.

6. Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines, and observing general surroundings and activities.

7. Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

8. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

1. Position may require the operation of division-owned/leased motor vehicles; therefore, the incumbent’s driving record will be subject to periodic review and must be acceptable in accordance with the provisions of the Dinwiddie County School Board’s policy manual.

2. All candidates must successfully undergo the following pre-employment screenings:

   • Tuberculosis Screening

   • Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation

   • State Police Criminal History Investigation

   • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)/National Criminal History Investigative Search

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Dinwiddie County School Board’s policy manual.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Dinwiddie County Public Schools does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.  

We will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our guidelines and practices, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will also be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex/sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, disability, protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Law. Dinwiddie County Public Schools is a Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace.

Salary : $21,174 - $34,926