Academic Tutor - Chestnut Oaks Middle

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking an Academic Tutor for Chestnut Oaks Middle School to support reading and mathematics under the supervision of a properly-certified teacher. The role emphasizes individualized instruction, collaboration with the classroom teacher, and involvement in intervention strategies for identified students.

The position requires an Associate's or higher degree, or 60 credit hours, or a passing Praxis Para Pro/WorkKeys, with a preferred minimum of three years in an

Qualifications

• Associate's or higher degree; completion of 60 credit hours toward a degree; or a passing score on the Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys exams or an equivalent assessment.
• A minimum of three years of experience in an elementary school setting is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee a positive learning environment under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist the teacher with daily learning experiences aligned with instructional practices.
• Collaborate with the teacher to inform curricular planning and classroom decisions.
• Provide accommodations for students as required.
• Promote a safe, secure, and healthy learning environment.
• Work cooperatively with others and maintain professional relationships.
• Provide individualized instruction to identified students and small groups in reading and mathematics.
• Plan instructional activities meeting diverse needs and abilities in reading and mathematics.
• Communicate progress to teachers throughout interventions.
• Retrieve and analyze performance data to evaluate intervention effectiveness.

Skills

Reading support

Mathematics support

Education

Associate's degree or higher

60 credit hours towards a degree

Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys passing score

Job description

Academic Tutor - Chestnut Oaks Middle

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890086

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 2:12 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Position:Instructional Paraprofessional -

Qualifications:Applicants must possess an Associate's or higher degree;the completion of 60 credit hours of study towards a degree program at an accredited institution of higher education;or a passing score on the Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys exams or an equivalent assessment. A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an elementary school setting is highly desired.

Reports To: Principal

Length of Service: 185 days

Rate of Pay:11.14 Hr. - 19.17Hr..- $15,449 - 26,597

Performance Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of theclassroom teacher, helps to maintain and oversee a positive learning environment.
• Assists the teacher in implementing appropriate daily learning experiences that are congruentwith the approved practices for the grade level and/or class compositionand aligned with the instructional mission of the school and district.
• Collaborates with theteacher as appropriate to help ensure that informed decisions are maderegarding curricular planning, classroom environment issues, andinstructional practices.
• Assists the teacher inproviding any unique and/or special accommodations required for students.
• Helps the teacher promotea safe, secure, healthy learning environment.
• Works with othersconsistently in a cooperative and respectful manner.
• Provides individualized instruction to identified students and small groups who are experiencing difficulty in reading and mathematics.
• Plans instructional activities that meet students' individual needs, interests, and abilities in reading and mathematics.
• Advises teachers about students' progress throughout the course of intervention.
• Helps to retrieve the performance data of students being served so teachers could analyze it to evaluate intervention effectiveness and determine progress.
• Helps to maintain and oversee a positive learning environment under the direction of a properly-certified teacher.
• Performs all other dutiesas assigned.
• Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner

Evaluation:Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Sumter School Board policy.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Sumter School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description or application deadline at any time for the efficient operation of the district.

Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Tutor

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Tiffany Walters
• 1345 Wilson Hall Road
• Sumter, South Carolina 29150
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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