Title I-Private School Tutor

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Title I-Private School Tutor

Salary

$19.97 Hourly

Location

John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, WA

Job Type

Hourly

Job Number

19087

Department

Grants Coordination

Opening Date

10/19/2022

Subject Area

N/A - THIS IS NOT A TEACHING POSITION

FTE

0

Overview of Position

General Summary: 
This is an hourly contracted position with primary responsibility of providing supplemental tutorial support to eligible Title I private school students in the areas of reading, writing and math.

Under the general supervision of the assigned private school administrator with direct supervision from Seattle Public Schools’ Title I office, tutors are assigned to Title I students, not classrooms. Tutors do not provide classroom support.

Please note: This position is filled on an "as needed" basis.  In order to be considered for this position you MUST include a resume, cover letter and two professional references with your application materials.  

Working Conditions:

  • May work with students in a wide range of academic, linguistic, and behavioral skills;
  • Must be flexible to meet students’ needs;
  • May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students;
  • May be exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students;
  • Must work with students one-on-one or in small groups.

Essential Functions

75%

  • Tutor students one-on-one or in small groups in the areas of reading, writing or math through supplemental tutorial support, and may not perform activities normally performed by classroom assistants or classroom teachers
15%
  • Perform record keeping and clerical functions for the purpose of providing necessary records/materials
3%
  • Monitor individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings
3%
  • Confer with teachers and/or parents as may be required for the purpose of providing input into the evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing/modifying students' objectives
2%
  • Provide information, as requested by building or program staff, regarding the specific tutorial activities performed and conducted with assigned students
2%
  • Attend functions as assigned (e.g. meetings, in-service presentations, trainings, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
  • Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
  • Basic reading/writing
  • Basic mathematics
  • Positive behavior in a group setting
Skills in:
  • Communicating with staff, parents and school-aged children
  • Basic word processing skills preferred
Ability to:
  • Show awareness of and honor the cultural and linguistic diversity in the school; support ways to engage families from diverse cultures; deal with students in a positive and confident manner; be fair and consistent when working with culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population; use good judgment concerning issues of student safety.
  • All positions require fluency and literacy in English.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent or education level commensurate with level of students being tutored.
  • At least one-year experience working with school-aged children.
PREFERRED:
Previous experience teaching students skills/strategies/content in reading, math, or writing who are performing below grade level

SUBSTITUTIONS:
Additional qualifying work experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year to year basis.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
Washington state business license

CLEARANCES:
Fingerprint and criminal background clearance

This position is not eligible for benefits

Salary Schedule
Please find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it HERE.

 

01
Have you attached your resume to your application materials? If not, your application will be considered incomplete.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Have you attached a cover letter to your application materials? If not, your application will be considered incomplete.
  • Yes
  • No
03
Have you provided two professional references in your application materials? If not, your application will be considered incomplete.
  • Yes
  • No
04
Are you proficient in speaking, reading and writing in the English language?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Are you proficient in speaking, reading and writing in any other language besides English? If so, please provide details of the other language proficiency?
06
Which area of instruction are you most interested in tutoring for?
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Math
07
By checking yes in the box below, you are indicating that you are aware that when applying for this position, you will be providing in person services to students. This is not a virtual employment opportunity.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
Seattle Public Schools
Address
2445 3rd Ave South

Seattle, Washington, 98124-1165
Phone
206-252-0215