Saugus Middle HIgh School Academic Development Center (ADC) School-Day Tutor

Position Summary The School-Day Tutor provides targeted academic support to middle school and/or high school students through the Academic Development Center. The School-Day Tutor assists students in addressing immediate academic needs, completing coursework, strengthening foundational skills, and improving performances in their academic classes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Academic Instruction and Intervention  Provide individualized and small-group tutoring across assigned content areas, based on qualifications and student needs.  Assist students with completing assignments, organizing coursework, managing deadlines, and developing effective study habits.  Reinforce classroom instruction and reteach key concepts to address gaps in student understanding.  Help students prepare for quizzes, tests, projects, and other assessments.  Provide immediate academic assistance to students referred by teachers, guidance counselors, and school administrators. Student Access and Scheduling  Collaborate with ADC Program Coordinator, classroom teachers and counselors to identify students at risk of course failure, credit loss, or continued academic difficulty.  Establish systems for scheduled tutoring, drop-in assistance, and referral-based participation.  Provide support to students through scheduled tutoring blocks and drop-in access, as assigned.  Prioritize students identified as at risk of failure and those requiring timely intervention to stabilize course grades.  Maintain a structured, supportive, and academically focused learning environment.  Encourage student independence, accountability, and productive use of instructional time. Collaboration with School Staff  Coordinate with classroom teachers to ensure tutoring aligns with current instruction, curriculum materials, assignments, and course expectations.  Communicate student needs, participation, and progress to the appropriate staff members.  Consult with counselors and the Academic Instructional Coach regarding students who demonstrate continued difficulty or require additional intervention.  Follow established school procedures for student referrals, attendance, supervision, and documentation. Progress Monitoring and Documentation  Maintain accurate records of student attendance, services provided, and areas of academic focus.  Monitor assignment completion and progress toward identified academic goals.  Provide feedback to teachers, counselors and the Academic Instructional Coach 6-12 to support instructional planning and intervention decisions.  Help identify recurring academic challenges that may require additional support. Qualifications  Current MA educator certification or relevant instructional qualifications preferred.  Experience in academic intervention, tutoring coordination, or student support preferred. Ability to coordinate and monitor program implementation.  Strong instructional, organizational, and interpersonal skills.  Demonstrated content knowledge and ability to support students at the middle/high school level.  Ability to differentiate instruction and work effectively with students with varying academic needs. Work Schedule and Compensation SMHS ADC School-Day Tutor Up to 19.5 hours/wk, @ $40/hour