High Dosage Tutor

NOLA Public Schools Vision

The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success. 

Position Summary

NOLA Public Schools is seeking dedicated full-time High Dosage Tutors to serve as paraprofessionals supporting students in the following LEA schools: Bethune Elementary, Elan Academy, Ben Franklin Elementary, and The Leah Chase School. Tutors will provide research-based small-group or individual instruction to explicitly address students’ unfinished learning from core instruction and prepare them for grade-level content in math and reading. Tutors will also be trained in the use of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) to ensure effective support in ELA and math high dosage tutoring.

Eligibility

Applicants must be paraprofessionals with experience working in educational settings, available to work full-time during the school day from January 2025 through May 2025. Training in high-quality instructional materials will be provided to all hired tutors.

• Provide tutoring services during school hours, Monday through Friday, with a focus on meeting the needs of eligible students;
• Use evidence-based small-group (maximum 4:1 ratio) and/or individual instructional models to address learning needs in ELA and math;
• Assist Kindergarten through 3rd-grade students who score Below and Well Below on statewide literacy screeners and numeracy diagnostics, as well as 4th through 5th-grade students who score Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, or Basic on LEAP in math and/or ELA;
• Incorporate educational technology into lessons to enhance student learning experiences;
• Collaborate with school staff to develop tutoring schedules and ensure alignment with student learning goals, including reading and math goals for students with IEPs/504 plans/EL plans;
• Monitor and document student performance and progress, maintaining accurate data-based records;
• Adjust instructional strategies based on ongoing assessments to meet the needs of each student;
• Participate in required training and professional development sessions to ensure alignment with high-quality instructional practices and HQIM.

• Applicants must be paraprofessionals with experience in educational settings;
• Teaching certification is not required but is strongly preferred;
• Experience working with students in a tutoring or intervention setting is highly preferred;
• Knowledge of pedagogy and best practices in tutoring and intervention strategies is strongly recommended.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills;
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment;
• Ability to adapt to various learning styles and instructional needs;
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn educational technology tools and resources.

Salaries are determined by educational background and/or relevant years of experience.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   

- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday; 

- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely; 

- Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely; 

- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely; 

- Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.     

Performance Evaluation

The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS to ensure renewal of certification.

EEOC Statement

NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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