NWEA MAP Assessment Specialist Tutor

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simone's Tutoring in the UAE seeks an experienced NWEA MAP Assessment Specialist Tutor to help students interpret MAP Growth data and deliver targeted intervention across Mathematics, Reading, Language Usage, and Science.

Responsibilities include analysing RIT scores, growth projections, and instructional priorities to build personalised plans, with an emphasis on data-informed instruction and family communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an initial academic consultation with the student and parent.
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Skills

NWEA MAP Growth interpretation

RIT score analysis

Data-informed instruction

Academic intervention planning

Mathematics intervention

Literacy intervention

Progress monitoring

Differentiated instruction

Formative assessment

Growth target planning

Parent consultation

Student motivation

Academic confidence building

Safeguarding and confidentiality

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Mathematics, English, Literacy, Educational Psychology, or a related field

MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

Minimum 3 years' experience teaching or tutoring students using data-informed instruction

Experience working with NWEA MAP Growth assessments or equivalent adaptive assessment systems

Strong understanding of differentiated instruction and student progress monitoring

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Master's degree in Education, Assessment, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related discipline

PGCE, B.Ed., QTS, or recognised teaching qualification

Tools

N/A

Job description

Workspace
Online (remote)
Student's home
Tutor's home (where approved)
Schools (where contracted)
Community venues (where applicable)

About the Role

Requirements

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and data-driven NWEA MAP Assessment Specialist Tutorto support students preparing for and interpreting the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP Growth®)assessment.

The successful candidate will provide personalised academic intervention based on MAP Growth data, helping students improve achievement in Mathematics, Reading, Language Usage, and Science where applicable. The tutor should be skilled in analysing RIT scores, learning continuums, growth targets, and instructional priorities to create targeted intervention programmes.

This role is designed to complement school instruction and assist students in achieving measurable academic growth while building confidence, independent learning habits, and subject mastery.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct an initial academic consultation with the student and parent

Review available NWEA MAP Growth reports, RIT scores, growth projections, percentile rankings, and instructional recommendations

Identify learning gaps and strengths using MAP assessment data

Develop personalised intervention plans aligned with the learner's instructional level rather than grade level

Deliver one-to-one and small-group tutoring in Mathematics, Reading, Language Usage, and Science within the tutor's qualifications

Use differentiated teaching strategies to target individual skill gaps

Align lessons with MAP Learning Continuum recommendations where appropriate

Teach foundational concepts before progressing to more advanced skills

Build critical thinking, reasoning, vocabulary, comprehension, problem-solving, and academic confidence

Prepare students for future MAP Growth testing through meaningful skill development rather than test memorisation

Conduct regular formative assessments to monitor progress

Analyse learner growth and adjust intervention plans accordingly

Support students transitioning between international curricula using MAP data as a diagnostic tool

Explain MAP reports and growth data clearly to parents

Collaborate with classroom teachers and learning-support specialists where appropriate

Recommend additional academic resources, enrichment, or intervention when needed

Maintain accurate progress records while protecting student confidentiality

Stay informed about current NWEA assessment practices and educational best practices

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Mathematics, English, Literacy, Educational Psychology, or a related field

MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

Minimum 3 years' experience teaching or tutoring students using data-informed instruction

Experience working with NWEA MAP Growth assessments or equivalent adaptive assessment systems

Strong understanding of differentiated instruction and student progress monitoring

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Education, Assessment, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related discipline

PGCE, B.Ed., QTS, or recognised teaching qualification

Previous experience in an international school using NWEA MAP Growth

Experience interpreting RIT scores and MAP Growth reports

Experience supporting American, IB, British, or international curricula

Experience with Response to Intervention (RTI), MTSS, or personalised learning frameworks

Training in literacy intervention, numeracy intervention, or assessment analysis

Experience supporting gifted learners and students with learning differences

UAE Licensing Requirements

Tutors and educational specialists operating in the UAE are required to hold a valid MOHRE Tutor Permit or equivalent work authorisation. Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the relevant permit before providing in-person services.

This role provides educational tutoring and assessment interpretation only. Tutors must not represent themselves as official NWEA testing administrators, certification providers, or score verification authorities.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

Own UAE Employment Visa

Green Visa

Freelance Permit

Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

3+ years teaching or tutoring school-aged learners

Experience using student assessment data to guide instruction

Experience interpreting MAP Growth or comparable adaptive assessments

Experience developing targeted academic intervention programmes

Experience communicating assessment outcomes to parents

Experience supporting individual and small-group learning

Required Skills

NWEA MAP Growth interpretation

RIT score analysis

Data-informed instruction

Academic intervention planning

Mathematics intervention

Literacy intervention

Progress monitoring

Differentiated instruction

Formative assessment

Growth target planning

Parent consultation

Student motivation

Academic confidence building

Safeguarding and confidentiality

Competitive hourly and programme rates

Opportunity to work with international-school learners

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Opportunity to help students achieve measurable academic growth

Compensation

Earn 60% commission on all checked-in, completed, and fully paid student lessons and packages.
Commission is calculated after the student's payment has been received by Simone's Tutoring.
Payments are processed monthly.
Tutors are engaged as independent contractors and manage their own tax and visa obligations.
Additional earnings may be available through workshops, holiday programmes, group classes, and corporate training opportunities.

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.

Compensation
Earn 60% commission on all checked-in, completed, and fully paid student lessons and packages.
Commission is calculated after the student's payment has been received by Simone's Tutoring.
Payments are processed monthly.
Tutors are engaged as independent contractors and manage their own tax and visa obligations.
Additional earnings may be available through workshops, holiday programmes, group classes, and corporate training opportunities.

About the Company

Simone's Tutoring is a premium home-based educational support company providing tutoring, learning support, early intervention, special educational needs support, therapy partnerships, coaching, and holistic wellbeing services across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. We deliver personalised, child-centred services in students' homes, online, and in schools while collaborating with qualified professionals from multiple disciplines.