What are the responsibilities and job description for the TUTOR - JOM position at Fairbanks Native Association?
Tutors work for the Johnson-O'Malley Program in the Fairbanks North Star Borough school district. The incumbent is responsible for providing academic and cultural development support to eligible Alaska Native and American Indian students, both primary and secondary grades, in small groups, one-on-one settings, and/or extended school day hours. This is an 11-month position at 40 hours per week with July off. JOM has seven open positions.
JOB DUTIES
- Provide academic and cultural development support to eligible Alaska Native and American Indian students in small groups, one-on-one settings, and/or extended school day hours.
- Tutor students in some or all the following subjects: reading, writing, math, language arts, English, science, and social studies; integrate into classrooms with a high number of Native students.
- Provides support to classroom teachers on issues and strategies in working with students to meet the goals of the district’s curriculum and the student’s needs.
- Uses current data system to maintain records of all students served, logs, and tracks the type of support provided to students and the student’s progress. Provides monthly and quarterly reports to supervisor.
- Identifies eligible students in need of tutorial services through Power School and collaboration with teacher, parent, or guardian.
- Provides individual and small group academic instruction, adapting curriculum to meet individual student needs; coordinates tutoring services, and reports to teachers and parents on student progress.
- Collaborates with the classroom teacher(s) in determining the needs of students; implements and evaluates individual tutorial plans, maintains, and evaluates student records and tracks academic progress; assists in parent-teacher conferences, upon request.
- Attends staff meetings; maintains close working relationships with the school community.
- Maintains client and family confidentiality according to FERPA. Adheres to the Code of Ethics and to confidentiality requirements as outlined in 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA.
- Serves as a resource for Alaska Native cultural support.
- Schedule follows that of the assigned work area: either the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District or Charter School calendar.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of curriculum, various content areas, and learning styles is critical to making decisions related to tutoring and educational planning.
- Ability to report to work in a timely manner.
- Skill in operating personal computers utilizing a variety of computer software.
- Understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, and ability to work effectively with Alaska Native populations.
- Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting deadlines.
- Skills in oral and written communication.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with children, parents, supervisors, and the school community.
- Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
- Ability to effectively present instruction, and/or information to students, staff, parents, administrators, and public
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least two (2) years of college (AA or 48 credits) or passing the ParaPro Assessment or HELP test required, if working in Title I schools
- A combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for degree requirements.
- Current CPR/First Aide or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)
- Associate’s degree in a related field
