Title I Private Schools Tutor

Overview Of Position

Positions are advertised as per Federal requirements.

• This contracted services position will be filled on an as-needed basis; a Washington Business License and completion of a Personal Services Contract are required.
• The location, hours and duration may vary. Benefits are not provided.
• Position is under the general supervision of the assigned private school administrator with direct supervision from an assigned consulting teacher from Seattle Public Schools Title I office.
• Position assigned to private school Title I students, not to classrooms.
• Position works with individuals and/or small groups of struggling students in reading, writing or math through supplemental tutorial support in a pull-out setting.
  
  

General Summary

This is an hourly contracted position with primary responsibility of providing supplemental tutorial support to eligible Title I private school students in the areas of reading, writing and math.

Under the general supervision of the assigned private school administrator with direct supervision from Seattle Public Schools’ Title I office, tutors are assigned to Title I students, not classrooms. Tutors do not provide classroom support.

Please note: This position is filled on an "as needed" basis. In order to be considered for this position you MUST include a resume, cover letter and two professional references with your application materials.

Working Conditions

Works with students in reading, writing and/or math;

Must be flexible to meet students’ needs;

May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students;

May be exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students’

Must work with students on-on-one or in small groups

Essential Functions

75%

• Tutor students one-on-one or in small groups in the areas of reading, writing or math through supplemental tutorial support, and may not perform activites normally performed by classroom assistants or classroom teachers
  
  

15%

• Perform record keeping and clerical functions for the purpose of providing necessary records/materials
  
  

3%

• Monitor individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings
  
  

3%

• Confer with teachers and/or parents as may be required for the purpose of providing input into the evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing/modifying students' objectives
  
  

2%

• Provide information, as requested by building or program staff, regarding the specific tutorial activities performed and conducted with assigned students
  
  

2%

• Attend functions as assigned (e.g. meetings, in-service presentations, trainings, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions
  
  

Other Functions

• Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
  
  

Knowledge Of

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Basic reading/writing
• Basic mathematics
• Positive behavior in a group setting
  
  

Skills in:

• Communicating with staff, parents and school-aged children
• Basic word processing skills preferred
  
  

Ability to:

• Show awareness of and honor the cultural and linguistic diversity in the school; support ways to engage families from diverse cultures; deal with students in a positive and confident manner; be fair and consistent when working with culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population; use good judgment concerning issues of student safety.
• Fluency and literacy in English
  
  

Education

Typical Qualifications

HIgh school diploma and AA degree or two years of college (72 quarter or 48 semester hours)

Years Of Experience

One (1)

Preferred

Previous experience working with school-aged children is desirable.

Substitutions

Additional qualifying work experience may stustitute for the education requirement on a year to year basis.

Certifications & Licenses

Washington state business license

Clearances

Fingerprint and criminal background clearance

Hourly staff accrue sick leave at the rate of 1:40 per the Washington Paid Sick Leave law; eligible for health benefits after 630 hours under conditions of the School Employees Benefits Board through the state of Washington.

This position is not eligible for Health benefits.

Salary Schedule

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Have you attached your resume to your application materials? If not, your application will be considered incomplete.

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Have you attached a cover letter to your application materials? If not, your application will be considered incomplete.

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Have you provided two professional references in your application materials? If not, your application will be considered incomplete.

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Are you proficient in speaking, reading and writing in the English language?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Are you proficient in speaking, reading and writing in any other language besides English? If so, please provide details of the other language proficiency?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Which area of instruction are you most interested in tutoring for?

• Reading
• Writing
• Math
  
  

07

By checking yes in the box below, you are indicating that you are aware that when applying for this position, you will be providing in person services to students. This is not a virtual employment opportunity.

• Yes
• No
  
  

Required Question