Title 1 Tutor

Responsive Education Solutions; Lubbock (TX); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An education organization in Lubbock, Texas, is seeking a Title I Tutor to prepare and coach students in a supportive environment. This role focuses on individualized instruction to enhance student achievement. Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma along with at least 48 hours of higher education or an Associate’s degree. Strong communication skills and a passion for education are essential. Teaching experience and certifications are preferred. This is a grant-funded position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Public School is preferred.
• Clear understanding of goal setting for students.
• Ability to travel to local area schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring and instruction to develop student understanding.
• Coach students on state mandated testing.
• Teach students and parents stress reducing techniques.

Skills

Passion for children

Effective communication

Strong time management

Interpersonal skills

Ability to understand individual needs

Education

High School Diploma and 48 hours of higher education or higher

Texas State Teacher Certification (preferred)

ESL Certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Title I Tutor

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Campus Director

Dept./School: As Assigned

Position Summary: Set schedule – singe cost objective – paid 100% from Title I

The Title I Tutor prepares, educates, and coaches students in a Responsive Education Solutions (ResponsiveEd) school. The tutor works with parents and students to provide and implement individualized instruction to improve student achievement.

Qualifications

• One of the following:
  • A High School Diploma and 48 hours of higher education
  • An Associate’s degree or above
  • Successful completion of the THEA or other appropriate examination or core academic ability
  • Successful completion of the Paraprofessional Educator course provided by Master Teacher
  • Successful completion of Training of Paraprofessionals provided by Regional Service Centers
  • Texas State Teacher Certification (preferred)
  • ESL Certification (preferred)

Experience

• Teaching experience in a Public School is preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• A passion for children
• The ability and patience to work interactively with children
• Strong time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to understand the individual needs of each student
• Clear understanding of goal setting for students
• The ability to communicate with all levels of students, parents, the administrative staff, and Campus Directors
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Ability to travel to local area schools
• General knowledge of ResponsiveEd curriculum and instruction methods (preferred)

Responsibilities And Duties

• Provide tutoring and instruction to develop the students understanding in assigned content areas.
• Provide sheltered instruction support for language acquisition.
• Coach and help students to become familiar with state mandated testing and other assigned testing material.
• Teach students and parents stress reducing techniques.
• Allocate time and resources to areas the student(s) are struggling.
• Perform tutorials, during normal business hours
• Travel to local schools as required.

Equipment Used

All equipment required to perform job duties and tasks previously described.

Physical / Environmental Factors

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Federal Grant-funded Position Notice

This is a grant-funded position and employees in grant-funded positions are hired only for the duration of the grant. Grant funded employment is conditioned and contingent upon receipt of a full level of grant funding. If there is a reduction in the grant funding or the grant funding ceases, the employment position may be reduced or terminated by ResponsiveEd Texas.