Academic Tutor - Leominster Center for Excellence

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Leominster Center for Excellence

The Leominster School Department is now recruiting for the following position:

Academic Tutor

Job Summary:

Leominster Center for Excellence Innovation High School is seeking a dedicated professional to become part of a caring and committed staff. LCE is an innovation school nested within the Leominster High School campus.  Our school uses an advisory structure with classes of 12-15 students.  All students are expected to engage in learning through internships in a field of interest to them 2 days per week and bring that learning back to the classroom to add depth, breadth, and relevance to their classroom learning experiences. 

Performance Responsibilities:

• Participate in the review, development, and implementation of IEPs, 504s, and other educational plans, including data collection and analysis.

• Ensure students receive appropriate scaffolding, accommodations, modifications, and other supports.

• Work with students to develop skills, such as organizational and time management abilities, and effective study habits

• Effectively collaborate with administration, teachers, special education, and other school personnel to facilitate the daily operations of the school.

• Maintain records as required

• Maintain confidentiality

• Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the field and contribute to a positive and safe school culture

• Maintain a kind and caring demeanor, and a positive attitude while maintaining and reinforcing standards for behavior and academic performance.

• Be adaptable and able to work effectively and calmly in a dynamic environment.

• Take initiative to proactively problem-solve and share ideas

• Prioritize the needs of the students and the best interest of the whole-school.

• Seek and effectively respond to coaching, evaluation, and constructive criticism.

Qualifications:

Four Year Degree preferred. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 1

Grant Funded Title I position

Reports to: Building Principal

Bilingual candidates are welcome to apply.

Salary commensurate with related experience.

Please include letter of interest or cover letter, resume, transcripts, and evidence of ESE licensure if applicable.

The City of Leominster / Leominster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerThe Leominster Public Schools insures equal employment, educational opportunities and affirmative action, regardless of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation or disability in compliance with Titles VI and IX, MGL Ch. 76 section 5, and section 504.  Please contact Laura Von Dorn, Administrator of Special Education and Pupil Personnel, at 978-534-7700, ext. 13

Salary : $33,524 - $49,187