Part Time Academic Success Coach Gear Up-Middle School

SUMMARY
Works directly with students, providing academic tutorial assistance in support of the material taught in grade 6 and/or grade 7 and/or grade 8 mathematics and/or literacy (reading/writing) classes. Needs to become familiar with Tutor.com to further assist students. Training will be provided. Gear Up Tutor-Mentors need to have transportation to their assigned middle school(s). The hourly rate is up to $20/hour, inclusive of transportation costs. No additional payment will be made for mileage. Locations include:

Clearview Local Schools:

Durling Middle School – 100 N Ridge Rd., Lorain, OH
Lorain City Schools:

Longfellow Middle School – 305 Louisiana Ave., Lorain, OH

Southview Middle School - 2321 Fairless Dr., Lorain, OH

Oberlin City Schools:

Langston Middle School - 150 N Pleasant St., Oberlin, OH

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supports the goal of providing middle school students with supplemental academic support by:

• Providing one-to-one and/or small-group tutoring
• Completing all necessary records and paperwork accurately and according to stated deadlines
• Assisting with the development and use of instructional materials
• Performing other duties as assigned
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
The work is performed in a normal school environment.
The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
Typically, the tutor may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job. There may be some
walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
It will require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and from the work site.

Special Note: This position is 100% grant funded.
If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment.

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. Employment is contingent

upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

College-level coursework sufficient to provide tutoring for middle school students in mathematics and/or literacy, including reading and writing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
Knowledge and competence of fundamental mathematics concepts
Knowledge and competence in reading, writing, and verbal concepts
Ability to effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success
Ability to work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds
Possess patience and positive attitudes to establish an encouraging learning environment
Organizational and time-management skills
Professional decorum and appearance
Ethical and professional conduct
Promptness
Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite