Title 1 Certified - Lake County Juvenile Center

Merrillville Community School Corporation; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Merrillville Community School Corporation is seeking a part-time tutor to provide supplemental remediation in Reading and/or Math for grades 5-12. The position offers afternoon hours, with mornings on Saturdays, and compensation of $38.61/hour.

The tutor will assess instructional levels, collaborate with teachers, and develop targeted lesson plans aligned with state standards. Flexible schedule, 3:30-5:30pm weekdays, 7:30-10:30am Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Indiana license is required.
• Proven teaching experience.
• Reliable, well organized, and able to work with students, parents & staff.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be considered by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Uses appropriate assessment tools to determine instructional levels and identify students needing support.
• Collaborates with teachers to coordinate instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and selects supplemental materials for individual and small group instruction; documents plans when requested by Title I Part D Coordinator.
• Sets objectives for each lesson aligned with course and state standards.
• Maintains a positive environment supporting students' emotional and behavioral development.
• Maintains records and reports on individual students as necessary.
• Procures instructional materials for the academic year.
• Participates in professional staff development.
• Completes required local, state, and federal forms timely.
• Undergoes interview with Title I Part D Coordinator.
• Performs any other duties assigned by Title I Part D Coordinator or the Director of Federal Programs

Skills

Teaching experience

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Indiana teaching license

Job description

JOB GOAL: To provide meaningful supplemental remediation students in grades 5-12 in the area of Reading and/or Math

TIME FRAME: 5-10 hours per week

Days: Monday- Saturday, based on tutor availability

Hours: Flexible, will be between 3:30-5:30pm M-F, Between 7:30-10:30am on Saturday

October 19, 2026 through September 2027

COMPENSATION: $38.61/hour

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Uses appropriate assessment tools to determine the instructional level of new students and identify students in need of instructional support.
2. Collaborates with other teachers to coordinate instruction.
3. Develops lesson plans and selects supplemental materials appropriate for individual and small group instruction. Presents written evidence of such plans upon the request of Title I Part D Coordinator.
4. Develops instructional objectives for each lesson concerning what students need and should learn and relate them to the course and state standards.
5. Creates and maintains an atmosphere conducive to each students' emotional and behavioral development; one in which the students can develop a sense of worth and dignity.
6. Maintains records and reports on individual students as necessary to the successful execution of the job.
7. Requisition all prescribed instructional materials and supplies necessary to complete the academic year.
8. Participates in professional staff development.
9. Collects and completes required local, state, and federal forms and materials in a timely fashion.
10. Candidate must have a successful interview with Title I Part D Coordinator.
11. All other duties assigned by the Title I Part D Coordinator or the Director of Federal Programs

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Appropriate State of Indiana license
2. Background of successful teaching experience
3. Proven reliability, good organization skills, and ability to work well with students, parents & staff
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate & acceptable