Learning Support Tutor / 6 Hours / Doolittle Elementary School (Title 1)

Cheshire Public Schools; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire Public Schools seeks a Learning Support Tutor to provide intervention and instruction for students not yet at grade level in reading or math. The role supports multilingual learners and follows schedules set by certified teachers and the school principal.

The position includes progress monitoring assessments, data entry, and training in key areas to maximize student learning and impact.

Qualifications

• College degree (teaching certification preferred but not required).
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to be trained in key areas of job responsibilities.
• Interest and/or experience working with elementary students.

Responsibilities

• Provide intervention and instruction to students not yet performing at grade level in reading or math.
• Work with individual students or small groups according to teachers' and principal's protocols.
• Conduct progress monitoring assessments and data entry.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to be trained

Elementary students experience

Education

College degree

Teaching certification preferred

Job description

TITLE 1 SCHOOL/S

LEARNING SUPPORT TUTOR

6 HOURS PER WEEK

TITLE 1 SCHOOL/S

Description

The Learning Support Tutor (LST) provides intervention and instruction to students who are not yet performing at grade level in reading or math, and/or are multilingual learners requiring support with language acquisition. The LST works with individual students or small groups, and follows a schedule and protocol provided by certified teachers and the school principal. The LST is also responsible for progress monitoring assessments and data entry.

Significant training is provided in key areas of job responsibilities to best support student learning, including:

• Understanding of reading and writing skill building;
• Understanding of foundational math concepts;
• Understanding of progress monitoring measures (e.g., phonics, reading fluency and comprehension);
• Understanding of effective instructional strategies for multilingual learners.

The LSTs have a positive impact on students, and the position is ideal for candidates looking to make such an impact.

Scheduled Hours

Monday, Tuesday Thursday, 2 hours after school each day

Supervised by

School Principal and/or Assistant Superintendent and/or their designee.

Qualifications

• College degree (teaching certification preferred but not required)
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to be trained in key areas of job responsibilities
• Interest and/or experience working with elementary students

Salary

$20/Hour for non-certified $23/hour for certified

Grant-Funded Position

This is a grant-funded role with an initial one-year employment term. There is potential for extension based on continued funding availability and program needs.