What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grade 9 Literacy Tutor position at Norfolk Public School District?
Active Teaching License: $30/Hour
No Active Teaching License: $25/Hour
Part-Time and Temporary
Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess and maintain the certification requirements as established by the Virginia Department of Education (Title IX Training, Mandated Reporting Training and Suicide Prevention Training)
- Must possess a high school diploma
Nature of Position
The Ninth Grade Literacy Tutor will provide supplemental daily instruction to students in grade 9 who are identified as needing additional support in adolescent literacy.
EXAMPES OF DUTIES
The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:
- Provides literacy instruction and support to grade 9 students in collaboration with classroom teachers, department chairs, and teacher specialists.
- Teaches fundamental reading skills to small groups of students
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that meet the needs of the assigned group utilizing district provided resources
- Participates in monthly professional development and training focusing on literacy instruction and best practices
- Collaborates with the department chair in planning for the instructional needs of the students
- Monitors and documents academic progress of the assigned students
- Maintain appropriate records
- Communicates with classroom teachers, teacher specialist, and/or department chair to discuss student progress and provide feedback
- Follow an instructional schedule developed by school personnel working 5 hours a day
- Work involves exposure to normal everyday hazards encountered in a school
- Work is performed in a classroom and involves no unusual demands
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- In-depth knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching
- Ability to interact effectively with students, staff, administrators, parents, and community.
Salary : $25 - $30