.50 FTE Tutor Advisor Finger Lake

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; Alaska; On-site; USD 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is seeking a Tutor Advisor (0.50 FTE) to provide instructional support under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role is based in Alaska and aims to assist students needing academic intervention.

The tutor adviser should have at least two years of college credits or an associate's degree, strong communication, teamwork, and basic instructional technology skills, and experience with diverse student backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Completed two years of college (48 semester credits) or an associate's degree or equivalent.
• Ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Demonstrated instructional technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Assist students in need of academic intervention and monitor progress.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Assessment

Tech skills

Diversity experience

Education

Two years college

Job description

• Position Type: Classified Positions/ Tutor Advisor
• Date Posted: 10/8/2026
• Closing Date: 10/16/2026

Position: Tutor Advisor
Position FTE: .50
Pay Grade: 7
Starting Wage: $19.77
Days Per Year: 202
Shift hours: 4 hours/day
Job Summary: Under the direct supervision and close and frequent proximity of a certified teacher performs instructional support services. The tutor advisor should be prepared to work with students in need of acadmic intervention.
Specific job responsibilities relevant for this position include: The following characteristics and skills are desired for any interested candidate:

Knowledge: Completed two years (48 semester credits) of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained as associate's degree or met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness.)

Skills (position requirements at entry): Ability to maintain effective communication with student and staff and to function effectively as a team member. Ability to carry out and evaluate the achievement of students after the teacher prepares the lesson and plans the instructional support activities. Ability to test and identify and keep accurate records on new and existing students. Demonstrate adequate level of instructional technology skills. Experience and training workingwith children with diverse backgrounds in an instructional setting.

Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry): Completed two years (48 semester credits) of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained as associate's degree or met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).

Physical Requirements: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces grater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker stands and sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Job Summary: Applicants must be Highly Qualified by the end of the probationary period. *Highly Qualified meansyou have met the paraprofessional requirements as defined by No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The NCLB minimum requirements for paraprofessionals are defined in NCLB Sections 1119(f) and 1119(c)(1) as:

• High school diploma or GED, AND
• Two years of college (at least 48-semester hour credits); or
• Associate's (or higher) degree; or
• Pass the Para Pro Assessment and the Paraprofessional Standards Checklist.