Academic Tutor (Title I) - Pocalla Springs

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

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking an Academic Tutor (Title I) at Pocalla Springs Elementary in Sumter, SC. The role focuses on providing targeted reading and math support under the supervision of a licensed teacher.

The position is a full-time instructional role with 185 days of service, offering a district pay schedule based on credentials and experience. Salary ranges from $15,449 to $26,597 depending on credentials and experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 college credits from an accredited college or university.
• WorkKeys or Paraprofessional tests to meet Highly Qualified requirement under ESSA; alternatives as Board may find acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized instruction to identified students and small groups in reading and mathematics.
• Assists teacher with planning instructional activities to meet students' needs in reading and mathematics.
• Advises teachers about students' progress during intervention.
• Retrieves performance data to help evaluate intervention effectiveness and progress.
• Maintains and oversees a positive learning environment under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Collaborates with others in a cooperative and respectful manner.

Skills

Reading instruction

Small group instruction

Progress monitoring

Education

Associate's degree or 60 college credits

WorkKeys or Paraprofessional test credential

Job description

Academic Tutor (Title I) - Pocalla Springs

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Job Details

Job ID: 5891724

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Position: Instructional Paraprofessional (Academic Tutor)

Qualifications: Applicants must possess a minimum an Associate's Degree or 60 college credits from an accredited college or university OR an appropriate score on the WorkKeys or Paraprofessional tests to meet the Highly Qualified requirement of the Every Student Succeeds Act; such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

Reports To: Principal

Length of Service: 185 days

Rate of Pay: Based upon credentials and experience in accordance with the district-approved pay schedule.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provides individualized instruction to identified students and small groups who are experiencing difficulty in reading and mathematics under the supervision of a properly-certified teacher.
• Assists the teacher with planning 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.
• Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner.

Terms: Salary and work year to be recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board.

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

Salary: 11.14Hr - 19.17Hr. $15,449 - 26,597

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]