Elementary Reading & Math Tutor - Instructional Support

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

Job summary

Sumter School District's Lakewood High School in Sumter, South Carolina is seeking an Academic Tutor/Instructional Paraprofessional for the 185-day school year. The role reports to the principal and supports classroom instruction in reading and mathematics under a certified teacher’s guidance.

The ideal candidate possesses an associate degree or higher (or 60 credit hours) with or without Praxis Para Pro/WorkKeys success, and at least 3 years in an elementary setting is highly desired.

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.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, helps to maintain and oversee a positive learning environment.
• Assists the teacher in implementing appropriate daily learning experiences that are congruent with the approved practices for the grade level and/or class composition and aligned with the instructional mission of the school and district.
• Collaborates with the teacher as appropriate to help ensure that informed decisions are made regarding curricular planning, classroom environment issues, and instructional practices.
• Assists the teacher in providing any unique and/or special accommodations required for students.
• Helps the teacher promote a safe, secure, healthy learning environment.
• Works with others consistently 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 duties as assigned.
• Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner

Education

Associate's degree or higher

60 credit hours toward degree

Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys passing score

3 years elementary school experience (highly desired)

Job description

Sumter School District's Lakewood High School in Sumter, South Carolina is seeking an Academic Tutor/Instructional Paraprofessional for the 185-day school year. The role reports to the principal and supports classroom instruction in reading and mathematics under a certified teacher’s guidance.

The ideal candidate possesses an associate degree or higher (or 60 credit hours) with or without Praxis Para Pro/WorkKeys success, and at least 3 years in an elementary setting is highly desired.