Reading Tutor 24 - 25

Association of Texas Professional Educators; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Reading Tutor 24-25 to support first grade students in an afterschool research program within the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk.

The role involves small-group reading instruction, progress monitoring, attendance and materials management, and collaboration with project coordinators and reading coaches. A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required, with afterschool hours 2:30 pm–4:30 pm or 5:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least one year of experience working with children.
• Experience tutoring or working with first-grade students is preferred.
• Must have daily access to transportation to Round Rock and Leander ISD.
• Availability during afterschool hours (2:30pm–4:30pm or 5:00pm) required.

Responsibilities

• Teach a structured reading intervention to a small group of first-grade students three times a week in an afterschool program.
• Administer progress monitoring measures and document student progress.
• Attend team meetings and communicate with project coordinators and site coordinators/readers coaches.
• Assist with assessments and materials management for the project.

Skills

Reading tutoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Reading Tutor 24 - 25

Hiring Department:

Special Education

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Sep 16, 2024

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 02, 2025

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details:

Purpose

The position of Reading Tutor is responsible for serving as a reading tutor for first grade students attending an afterschool program for a federally funded research project in the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk, part of the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin. This position includes teaching small groups of first grade students using a structured reading program, a minimum of 3 times a week, attending professional development sessions, recording student progress, and assisting in other project related activities (e.g., administer assessments, manage materials). All training for the reading tutor position (i.e., instruction, data collection, progress monitoring) will be provided to the reading tutors.

Responsibilities

• Teach a structured reading intervention with high fidelity and quality to a small group of first grade students in an afterschool program 3 times a week; teach make-up sessions in case of absences
• Administer progress monitoring measures
• Document student attendance and behavior
• Assist in other project related activities (e.g., administer assessments, materials management)
• Attend team meetings and maintain communication with project coordinators and afterschool program site coordinators/reading coaches
• Complete human subjects research training successfully

Required Qualifications

This position requires a bachelor's degree with at least one year prior experience working with children. Daily access to transportation to Round Rock and Leander ISD. Daily availability during afterschool program hours (2:30pm – 4:30 or 5:00pm).

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience tutoring individual or small groups of students. Prior experience working with children

Salary Range

$19/hr + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Working environment includes work in classrooms, working with first grade students.

Work Shift

• Daily availability, Monday through Friday
• 2:30 pm - 4:30 or 5pm
• Must work a minimum of 3 shifts a week, for 6 hours a week

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.