JOB TITLE: Literacy Tutor	LOCATION: Fulks Run Elementary School
	JOB CATEGORY: Classified
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Administrator(s), Consultants, Director of English	PAY SCALE: Hourly Wages
	FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Tutors individual students in literacy (Grade K-3) in consultation with subgrant consultants; performs related tasks as required and directed; performs under the direction and supervision of the consultants; confers with classroom teachers. The tutor will work independently to provide additional reading instruction to individual students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
• Discusses assigned teaching area with the consultants and classroom teachers to coordinate instructional literacy efforts;
• Tutors students, individually and works cooperatively with other subgrant personnel using lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts as described in the local reading subgrant;
• Maintains a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Participates in K-3 professional development activities related to the subgrant;
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of English and/or the building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; ability to learn and use specialized instructional/management techniques as needed; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, administrators, and staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development Certificate (GED).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to noise and hazards. Occasional attendance to building-level meetings and division wide meetings and training activities may be necessary. Daily personal close contact with students to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and administrators in required. Contact with parents and medical professional may be required.

EVALUATION

The building administrator(s), with collaboration from the classroom teacher, will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

School Board Approved

8/14/01