Learning Center Tutor & Behavior Support Specialist

Mesa-Public-Schools---A; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a part-time Learning Center Instructor at Carson Junior High in Mesa, AZ. The role involves monitoring student behavior, managing detentions, tutoring, and maintaining accurate records.

The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers and administration to support student success. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with Associate’s degree or ParaPro test as alternative qualifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge.
• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community.
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to work well with students, parents, district personnel and general public.
• Experience with adolescent age children
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work with constant interruptions, meet deadlines and with minimum supervision
• Ability to tutor students in reading, math and English

Responsibilities

• Supervise students assigned to Alternative Learning Center
• Monitor the activities of students assigned to Alternative Learning Center Program
• Tutor Alternative Learning Center students as appropriate
• Confer with teachers and administration to communicate the progress of individual students
• Perform record keeping to maintain documentation of participation in program
• Attend meetings as assigned to share information and/or to improve skills/knowledge
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tutoring skills

Interpersonal skills

Discipline & classroom management

Confidentiality

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours / ParaPro Test

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a part-time Learning Center Instructor at Carson Junior High in Mesa, AZ. The role involves monitoring student behavior, managing detentions, tutoring, and maintaining accurate records.

The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers and administration to support student success. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with Associate’s degree or ParaPro test as alternative qualifications.