Part-Time Tutor

Ysleta Independent School District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ysleta Independent School District seeks a Part-Time Tutor to support students across intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. You will meet with students to clarify concepts, review material, and help solve problems, adapting to individual needs and district policies.

The role emphasizes student-centered instruction, collaboration with classroom teachers, and the use of technology to enhance learning. Strong English skills and interpersonal abilities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English.
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-specific content to help students accomplish educational goals.
• Meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class and help solve problems.
• Support classroom-centered activities aligned with student needs.
• Use technology to enrich and strengthen the learning process.
• Maintain open and positive communication with students, principals and teachers.
• Attend the work site to meet essential functions of the job.
• Take part in professional development activities as required by the district.
• Follow safety procedures and district goals, and complete required documents.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes and help students solve specific problems. Support classroom-centered activities ensuring the content of the tutoring session is determined by the student’s needs. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as, district policies procedures and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Provide subject-specific content to help students accomplish educational goals.
• Recognize and adjust different learning styles and student preferences.
• Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students’ diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences.
• Assist students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks.
• Recognize primary role to help students become more confident, successful, and self-directed learners.
• Use technology to enrich and strengthen the learning process.
• Provide direct assistance in the use of equipment, learning objects, and materials needed for student success.
• Use active listening strategies to allow students to determine content and pace of tutoring.
• Utilize feedback and reflection to improve tutoring practice.
• Work cooperatively with instructional program teachers that affect assigned students.
• Establish and maintain open and positive communication with students, principals and teachers.
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements.
• Attendance at the work site is required to meet essentials functions of the job.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Part-Time Tutors will work a maximum of 19.5 hours per week.

High school diploma or GED; ability to read, write, understand and speak English; ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions; ability to instruct and manage their behavior, strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; moderate lifting. Movement of small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks and other classroom equipment.

Non-Scheduled Compensation Rate

Required Documents

The following are the required documents that must be submitted in order to be considered for an interview. You may attach the documents to your application or bring them into the YISD Central Office located at 9600 Sims Dr., El Paso, TX 79925. For more information, please contact the HR Department at 915-434-0428.

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas or New Mexico driver’s license/ID card