What are the responsibilities and job description for the Before/After School Tutor position at Watertown Public Schools?
Position: Academic Tutor
Position Type: Part-time, Temporary (Contractual Rate)
Department: Special Education
Location: Watertown Public Schools
Reports to: Assistant Principal
Salary range: Contractual Rate *please inquire*
Time Committment: Summer Hours Available
General Description:
Watertown Public Schools is seeking tutors to support students in a variety of academic areas before and after school. Coverage will be split between several applicants if needed.
Responsibilities:
- Offer tutoring and academic support in literacy and numeracy
- Assure students are making progress towards meeting their IEP goals and objectives
- Assist students in completing assignments across subject areas
- Provide guidance on executive functioning and study skills
- Promote good habits to improve student outcomes and encourage development
Schedule:
- As determined between tutor and family
Qualifications Required:
- Organized, accountable, reliable, and collaborative
- Strong communication skills; able to engage kindly and clearly at various levels
- Ability to develop and strengthen students’ academic skills through assistance and tutoring
- Youth-friendly, adaptable, tolerant, and able to understand adolescent behavior
- Flexible and able to shift focus as needed
Physical Demands:
The position may require moving between classrooms and actively supervising students in different spaces. Reasonable accommodations may be made if requested in advance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.