Part- time ML Student Tutor - Boiling Springs Middle School

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: ML Student Tutor

FLSA: Non-Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under general supervision instructs English language learners in academic and social skills to ensure that individual student needs, interests and abilities are met.  Assists in other school programs as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Spartanburg School District Two.
• Effectively interacts, communicates and collaborates with students, parents, colleagues and other stakeholders to foster student learning.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive learning environment for all students; supervises students in classroom activities and in other areas as assigned; maintains positive behavior support and classroom management systems.
• Demonstrates a variety of 21st century teaching skills to foster independent, creative, critical thinkers and problem solvers.
• Designs and facilitates engaging, high level, sophisticated learning experiences and applications appropriate to prepare students for a 21st century global, knowledge-based society.
• Assesses student’s English language proficiency in a timely manner.
• Develops appropriate individualized learning plans with each student that includes language goals for the year.
• Teaches concepts and skills that facilitate learning and contribute to students’ academic and personal development.
• Communicates and collaborates with classroom teachers concerning appropriate accommodations; maintains documentation of communication and collaboration with classroom teachers.
• Assists classroom teachers by modifying instructional tasks as appropriate.
• Demonstrates and evaluates the effectiveness of both formative and summative assessments; monitors student progress and recommends remedial action as needed; provides appropriate documentation of all assessments; evaluates contributions to group projects as appropriate.
• Assists school personnel in providing professional learning experiences for parents, teachers and staff.
• Facilitates communication between school personnel and parents while coordinating translations as needed.
• Collaborates with school and district personnel to evaluate effectiveness of curriculum and make suggestions for improvement.
• Networks with school personnel regarding scheduling issues.
• Prepares various records and forms such as lesson plans, daily and weekly activity plans, assessments, material requisitions, discipline reports, etc.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Organizes classrooms and other settings for daily instruction.
• Selects, requests and maintains an inventory of instructional aides, technology tools, equipment, and supplies needed for daily activities; provides for safe storage and proper use of all materials, equipment and tools.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency, and professional development.
• Meets with parents, administrators and school counselors as needed to discuss student performance, social and emotional needs, behavior, and personal and academic goals and expectations, etc.; issues reports in accordance with school board policy to inform parents/guardians of students’ progress.
• Performs other related duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Teaching certification preferred.
• Background and training in education.

Knowledge:

 Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of and ability to implement methods for developing lesson plans, materials and classroom activities which stimulate learning and provide for personalization.  Knowledge of and ability to implement training methods used in teaching concepts and skills to Limited English Proficient students.  Ability to provide instruction to students using 21st century teaching techniques and/or supervised practice.  Knowledge of and sensitivity to cross-cultural and world language issues.  Ability to provide training, instruction and guidance to school personnel and parents.  Knowledge of student services available and referral procedures.   Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems.  Ability to provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action.  Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional settings.  Ability to demonstrate organizational and time management skills.  Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation and utilization of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities.   Ability to demonstrate high level application of technology devices in the performance of daily activities.   Ability to interact and communicate effectively with administrators, students, parents, colleagues and all other stakeholders involved in the activities of the job.  

Skills/Effort:

• Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice.  
• Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations.  
• Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities.  
• Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities.  
• Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents.  
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, district staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job.

Working Conditions:

Conducts duties in a classroom environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions.  Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students.  Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring lifting/moving of items up to 25 pounds.  Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel is required.  Job requires the operation of standard office equipment. 

Responsibility:

Responsible for classroom materials.

Supervises students in classroom.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties.  The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Spartanburg School District Two believes it has the obligation to provide the best administrative and supervisory personnel available for the district regardless of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age (40 or older), genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.