Elementary Title I Paraprofessional Math Tutor

Williamsburg-James City County Schools; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Williamsburg-James City County Schools seeks a part-time math tutor to provide direct supplemental instruction to eligible Title I students in grades K-5 at designated Title I schools. You will follow approved instructional methods, teach small groups, record lesson data and progress, and participate in Title I training.

You will report student needs and progress to the Title I team and communicate with parents and staff as required.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate degree or higher.
• Ability to communicate clearly in speech and basic writing and computing skills.
• Knowledge of instructional practice and teaching methods.
• Safeguards student and teacher information against unauthorized access.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan and manage assigned functions.
• Proficiency with word processing software and ability to learn instructional software.

Responsibilities

• Teach small-group math lessons to identified students.
• Work under supervision of Title I teacher, math specialist, and Title I administrators.
• Follow identified part-time hours designated by Title I staff.
• Maintain lesson records, data, and progress monitoring records.
• Complete training for delivering supplemental math instruction.
• Summarize student needs, goals, and progress for reporting to parents and staff.
• Maintain professional conduct with students, staff, and public.
• Model the WJCC Strategic Plan Values in daily work.

Skills

Clear communication

Educational instruction methods

Record keeping

Policy and procedures understanding

Time management

Professional conduct

Team collaboration

Education

2 years of college / Associate degree or higher

Tools

Word processing software

Job description

Job Summary

This position provides part-time direct supplemental instruction in the area of math to eligible identified Title I students in grades K-5 as designated within the specific Title I school's program.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Revision Date

July 13, 2021

Location

Designated Title I Schools

Duties And Responsibilities

• Follows identified instructional methods as outlined in the approved Title I Grant Application and school's Title I plan to teach small-group math lessons to identified students.
• Works under the direct supervision of a Title I teacher and math specialist within the school setting and/or the indirect supervision of the Title I Coordinator, Principal and Assistant Principal, and lead Title I teacher(s) of a Title I school as needed.
• Works the identified Part-time hours as identified by the Title I Coordinator and/or the Title I administrator in the school setting.
• Maintains the necessary lesson records, entry/exit data, and progress monitoring records and provides those to the school's Title I team or the Title I Coordinator, when requested.
• Participates in and successfully completes any provided training for the purpose of delivering supplemental math instruction with fidelity to the identified methods and programs.
• Is able to provide a summation of student needs, instructional goals, and progress to the Title I team in order to report to parents or other school faculty and administration.
• Maintains a pleasant attitude, exhibits tactful and courteous behavior towards co-workers, students, parents, and visitors.
• Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values: Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate degree or higher.
• Ability to communicate through clear and grammatically proper speech and basic writing and computing skills.
• Knowledge of educational instructional practice and teaching methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard document formats and specific document formats used in assigned area.
• Safeguards all student and teacher information against unauthorized use or access.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan and manage assigned functions.
• Proficiency, in use of word processing software as exhibited by use of all program functions routinely used in the lesson planning; possesses keyboarding skills with which to produce accurate work in a timely and efficient manner, and ability to learn to use various software programs for instructional use or assessments, as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Exhibits a professional attitude and good communications skills to deal with members of the general public in a pleasant and effective manner both on the telephone and in person.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Performs duties under the supervision of the Title I Coordinator and the supervision of building Title I Teachers and Administrators.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Duties are normally performed in a school or classroom setting as designated by the school administration or Title I Staff. Ability to sit; stoop or kneel; crouch. Periodically works under pressure to ensure correct data reports, lesson records, progress monitoring information, or parent reporting information is provided to Title I Staff to meet firm deadlines. Must be physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 30 pounds.