27-54 Title I Middle School Literacy Tutor

Hopkinton Middle School; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Hopkinton Middle School in Hopkinton, Massachusetts is seeking a Title I Middle School Literacy Tutor to support literacy development under the Director of Literacy (Prek-8) and the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning. The role offers a part-time schedule (0.75) at $32/hour, funded by a grant, with an immediate start.

The tutor will plan and deliver literacy instruction, analyze assessment results, and collaborate with classroom teachers to differentiate interventions and monitor

Qualifications

• Understanding of current literacy practices
• Ability to analyze and interpret assessments to inform instruction
• Clear communication with students and adults
• Ability to implement tutoring plans and adjust based on data

Responsibilities

• Delivers one-to-one or small group literacy tutoring
• Analyzes assessments to monitor progress and adjust interventions
• Maintains records and reports progress to teachers
• Creates engaging, safe learning environments
• Collaborates with teachers and administrators
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Literacy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s preferred

Job description

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Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TYPE OF POSITION: Part-time (.75 - 30 hours/week), anticipated immediate start; salary $32.00/hour, subject to the terms and conditions of the grant funding the position

LOCATION: MiddleSchool, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Title I Middle School Literacy Tutor

The Title I Middle School Literacy Tutor works under the direction of the Director of Literacy (Prek-8) and the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning to provide tutoring in literacy for students. The tutor creates and delivers plans for each student to help them develop literacy skills and knowledge.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION: This position is classified as Non-Exempt .

REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Literacy Tutor reports to the Director of Literacy (Prek-8) and the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree, Master’s preferred, from an accredited college or university, in Literacy, English Language Arts, Education, or related field;
• Ability in, and understanding of, current literacy practices;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with children and adults;
• Ability to take direction in order to carry out tutoring plans;
• Ability to collect and analyze data to inform instructional decisions;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.

DUTIES:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Delivers instruction in one-to-one or small group settings both in the classroom and in pull-out settings with input from classroom teacher and Director of Literacy (Prek-8);
• Analyzes results from a variety of assessments to determine progress toward intended outcomes and uses these findings to adjust practice and identify and/or implement differentiated interventions for students;
• Continuously monitors students’ grasp of the tutoring content, maintains anecdotal records on the same, and reports progress to the students’ teachers;
• Consistently uses instructional practices that are likely to motivate and engage most students in the content of the lesson;
• Creates and maintains a safe and collaborative learning environment that motivates students to take academic risks, challenge themselves, and claim ownership of their learning;
• Works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other staff;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.