High Dosage Tutor (HDT)

Central School District 13J; Independence (OR); On-site; USD 14,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Central School District 13J in Independence, Oregon is seeking a High Dosage Tutor for the After School Program. Tutors provide focused reading and writing instruction to small groups, follow a structured program, and complete hours over ten weeks.

This temporary 12.5-hour weekly position runs March through June, with training prior to tutoring and regular progress monitoring. Candidates must meet HDT qualification standards, attend training, and collaborate with teachers and families.

Qualifications

• Education: Highly qualified per HDT grant and board policies; Associate degree or higher or paraprofessional assessment.
• Experience: Prior work with children in educational settings preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others and maintains confidentiality.
• Language Skills: Fluent English speech and writing; ability to present and respond to questions.
• Reasoning Ability: Solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Other Skills: Communicate with students, teachers, parents and community; exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Attend paid training aligned with program schedule.
• Use routines and lesson structures to maximize learning.
• Provide reading instruction to students in groups of 2 using district curriculum.
• Deliver writing instruction using IES Practice Guide strategies for groups of 2.
• Monitor attendance and student progress; report to supervisor.

Education

Associates degree or higher

Job description

High Dosage Tutor (HDT)

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This job is also posted in Central School District 13J

Job Details

Job ID: 5524097
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 04, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This position operates under the oversight of the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

JOB SUMMARY

The High Dosage Tutoring (HDT) Program takes place within the After School Program. HDT tutors will provide focused tutoring sessions in reading and writing to students in groups of 2. HDT takes place five days a week for ten consecutive weeks. Tutoring sessions are 20 minutes each and tutors will conduct 5 sessions over the course of 2 and a half hours each day. Tutors will prepare and deliver lessons following a highly structured program and schedule. Materials and training will be provided. This role requires professionalism, reliability, and collaboration as well as participation in required training and meetings.

This position is for 12.5 hours per week for 11 weeks (1 week training and 10 weeks tutoring). Assignment, location, and hours worked are subject to change based on student/program needs.

Session 1:

1 week Training: March 9-13, 2026

10 weeks Tutoring Sessions: March 30, 2026 - June 5, 2026

Hours are 3:15 pm - 5:45pm. Location to be determined upon hire.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Attend paid training (aligned with program schedule) to learn the programs, methods, assessments, and structure required within the HDT grant plan.
• Use routines, procedures, and lesson structures to maximize learning and use time effectively.
• Use district LA curriculum paired with the Enhanced Core Reading Instruction (ECRI) model to provide reading instruction to students in groups of 2.
• Use writing strategies provided through Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Practice Guide to provide writing instruction to students in groups of 2.
• Maintain and reinforce high expectations for attendance and engagement for all tutoring sessions.
• Support each student’s physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being.
• Monitor progress bi-weekly for all students receiving tutoring services.
• Make instructional adjustments as informed by progress monitoring.
• Provide consistency for all students participating in HDT with regular and punctual attendance. Absences to be communicated to HDT supervisor in a timely manner.
• Communicate student progress with classroom teachers, staff, and families.
• Model and support healthy and positive social interactions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

Education: Must be highly qualified as defined by HDT grant, as well as state/federal rules and regulations and/or board policies. Associates degree (A.A.), the equivalent or higher, or successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment. Additionally, must successfully complete all training offered to assure highly qualified tutors.

Experience: Previous experience with children in an educational setting preferred.

Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others. Reflective. Focuses on solving conflict and maintaining confidentiality.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to inquiries from students. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Reasoning Ability: Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities: Able to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents and members of the community. Ability to exercise good judgment, work in a dynamic environment, and appropriately react to a wide spectrum of behaviors of students.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card, bloodborne pathogen training, child abuse, sexual conduct and any other District required training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; stand; sit; use hands for manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. This job requires the employee to be able to use close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. The employee may occasionally climb stairs or ladders.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is a standard classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

OTHER

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of thai job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EEO Statement

Central School District 13J provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Position Type: Temporary Salary: upto $17 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Tutor

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Jackson , Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• DISTRICT OFFICE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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