What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Tutor position at Gen. John Nixon Elementary School?
Title: Literacy/Reading Tutor
Reports to: Principal
Position Summary: To assist students needing additional support in developing literacy skills and competencies in grades K–5.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
-Provides comprehensive and specialized literacy instruction to individual or small groups of
struggling readers based on student weaknesses and needs reflecting established district and
state standards;
-Implements Tier 2 interventions using research based instructional strategies and materials;
-Works collaboratively with Literacy Specialist to form flexible groups based on students’
changing needs to ensure best practices;
-Consults with classroom teachers and special educators to monitor students’ progress or areas
of concern and collaborates on reinforcing concepts taught in classroom;
-Plans and prepares necessary lesson materials for all grades, including writing lesson plans,
preparing enrichment activities, and modifying curriculum;
-Screens all kindergarten, first grade, and other students referred to the Literacy Center
program;
-Assists in administering reading assessments for students across all grades to determine the
deficits and strengths of students;
-Documents, analyzes and tracks data to monitor student progress;
-Prepares and maintains individual records of current and previous literacy students;
-Participates in IST meetings, as well as evaluation data share meetings with SPED department
for students on caseload, compiling student’s work for review and observation, providing
critical information necessary to design a plan to ensure student success;
-Maintains a positive and collaborative working relationship with classroom teachers and
Literacy Specialist;
-Participates in on-going training and professional development in the area of literacy;
-Consults with parents at conferences or by email and telephone, as needed;
-Maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality;
-Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.
