Certified Elementary Academic Skills Tutor

DeKalb County School District; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairington Elementary School in the DeKalb County School District seeks a Certified Academic Skills Center Tutor to provide focused tutoring during the school day. The tutor collaborates with the Lead ASC Tutor, teachers, and volunteers to support unfinished learning and student growth.

The role emphasizes goal setting, progress monitoring, behavior management, and effective communication with families to ensure students receive timely, actionable feedback and resources.

Qualifications

• Certified Tutor requires a Bachelor’s degree from a Georgia PSC-approved college or university.
• Validated PSC-certified credential in the appropriate field at level T-4 or above for certified tutors.

Responsibilities

• Provides tutoring support to small groups in the Academic Skills Centers.
• Collaborates with the Lead ASC Tutor and staff to identify resources and strategies.
• Helps students set and monitor individual goals and progress.
• Guides students with learning activities and supports.
• Monitors behavior to create a safe learning environment.
• Models respectful interpersonal behavior.
• Prepares written materials and maintains data documentation.
• Communicates progress with educators and families.

Skills

Tutoring

Collaboration

Goal setting

Guiding

Student behavior

Social skills

Documenting progress

Communication with families

Professional learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Georgia PSC approved)

PSC-certified teaching credential (T-4+)

High school diploma or GED (for non-certified tutor)

Job description

Fairington Elementary School in the DeKalb County School District seeks a Certified Academic Skills Center Tutor to provide focused tutoring during the school day. The tutor collaborates with the Lead ASC Tutor, teachers, and volunteers to support unfinished learning and student growth.

The role emphasizes goal setting, progress monitoring, behavior management, and effective communication with families to ensure students receive timely, actionable feedback and resources.