What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Instruction Tutor position at Upper Arlington Schools?
JOB VACANCY DESCRIPTION
Position: Home Instruction Tutor
Reports to: Building Principal and/or Chief Student Services Officer
Employment Status: Temporary
Salary: $36.32 p/hour
FLSA Status: Exempt
Description: Facilitate learning by providing instruction to home-bound students; teach and present subject matter accordingly.
NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university
Appropriate State of Ohio licensure
Alternative to the above qualifications as Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
General computer skills
Essential Functions:
Ensure safety of students
Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
Distribute homework assignments
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
Act as teacher and facilitator
Identify student needs, and cooperate with other professional staff in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment
Instruct students in the locations and at the times designated
Counsel with colleagues, students and parents
Create an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
Utilizing assignments/materials prepared by classroom teachers, tutor students within allowable guidelines
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Interact with public in official capacity when required
Interact with Superintendent and/or Board of Education and present information as requested
Serve as a role model for students
Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary
Discipline students when necessary
Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor
Perform other duties as assigned
Equipment Operated:
Copy machine
Computer/printer
Television/DVD player
Telephone
Additional Working Conditions:
Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
Occasional interaction among unruly children
Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment
Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment
Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building and/or school district
Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions
Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance, use in the work place throughout his/her employment with the District.
The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor and or appointing authority.
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