Tutor - Home Instructor

VACANCY NOTICE: Tutor - Home Instructor 
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POSTING DATE: January 24, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE:   Internal:  January 30, 2025
                                                External:  Until Filled

POSITION DETAILS :  Up to 3 hours/week, Hourly tutor rate, Location TBD
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HOME INSTRUCTION TEACHER   

Reports to:        Assigned administrator/supervisor
Job Objective:   Provides home instruction for students during extended absences.

Minimum  Qualifications:   

• Holds/maintains required state department of education credentials
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.  Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) or similar training may be required for some assignments.

Essential Functions: 
1.  Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy.  Organizes subject content and learning goals that support high levels of student achievement.

    ·    Consults with teachers to clarify classroom assignments.

    ·    Evaluates student academic needs and learning styles.

    ·    Differentiates instructional techniques to effectively advance student learning.

    ·    Facilitates the integration of new technology in all areas of the curriculum.

    ·    Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student progress.

    ·    Uses a data-driven approach to analyze assessments.  Provides effective feedback to students.

    ·    Helps develop and implements IEP or 504 plans when applicable.  Identifies alternative approaches/accommodations as needed (e.g., differentiated curricula, study guides, etc.).

    ·    Collaboratively identifies and resolves problems that impede student learning.  Implements evidence-based interventions that produce tangible benefits within defined time-frames.

    ·    Advocates for students.  Observes student demeanor.  Investigates/reports atypical behavior.

    ·    Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically.  Promotes creativity, critical-thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct and self-reliance skills.

    ·    Returns completed classroom assignments to teachers as directed.

    ·    Keeps classroom teachers aware of student progress and emerging concerns.

    ·    Regularly communicates academic, behavioral and social-emotional related matters to parents.

    ·    Proctors state and district testing activities.  Upholds mandated security procedures.

        2.  Exemplifies professionalism.  Fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public image.

    ·    Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.

    ·    Complies with the Employee Code of Excellence.

    ·    Contributes to an effective working environment.  Performs all aspects of the job.

    ·    Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.

    ·    Functions as part of a cohesive team.  Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.

    ·    Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

    ·    Maintains a professional appearance.  Wears work attire appropriate for the position.

    ·    Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.

    ·    Respects privacy.  Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

        3.  Maintains open/effective communications.  Serves as a reliable information resource.

    ·    Prepares and maintains accurate records.  Submits required paperwork on time.

    ·    Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.

    ·    Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.

    ·    Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques.  Respects diversity.  Resolves issues tactfully.

        4.  Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.

    ·    Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.

    ·    Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

        5.  Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety.  Helps supervisors manage risks.

    ·    Implements effective pupil management procedures.  Provides appropriate student supervision.

    ·    Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct.  Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior.  Complies with all legal statutes and administrative directives when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior and suspected child abuse or neglect.
    ·    Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.

        6.  Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

    ·    Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.

        This job description is not intended to create a contract or alter the terms of board authorized employment agreements.  Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates and work schedules vary by position.  This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.

        Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program or service revisions, regulatory requirements, technological innovations and unforeseen events.