Tutor

Beaufort County School District; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County School District seeks classified tutors to provide intensive tutorial services for identified students at Pritchardville Elementary in Bluffton, SC. Responsibilities include one-on-one or small-group tutoring, collaborating with teachers, and maintaining progress records.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS in education (or 60+ college credits with experience) and prior tutoring experience. Strong communication, organization, and a commitment to student development are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in education preferred; Associates degree or equivalent with experience required.
• Prior tutorial experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of children.
• Ability to work with others.
• Willingness to follow directions.
• Ability to handle unforeseen situations per district policy.
• Ability to accept individual differences among children.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic assistance to assigned students in group or one-on-one settings.
• Collaborate with classroom teacher to assess students and tailor tutoring methods.
• Maintain records on each tutored student and evaluate progress.
• Help students understand material and develop study skills.
• Attend training sessions to improve tutoring competency.
• Assist in designing and implementing cooperative group projects as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Follow directions

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Associate degree or 60 college credits + experience

Job description

Tutor

Beaufort County School District PRITCHARDVILLE ELEMENTARY - Bluffton, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5926332

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Tutor

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE: Beaufort County School District seeks classified persons to serve as tutors. To provide intensive and extensive tutorial services for identified students to develop successful academic skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides academic assistance to assigned students, either in a group setting or one-on-one, as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Collaborates with the classroom teacher to assess selected students and develop effective methods of tutorial service delivery.
• Maintains records on each tutored student, including follow-up and periodic evaluation of progress.
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and helps them develop study skills necessary for academic success.
• Helps students develop a positive attitude, a high level of motivation and self-confidence in academic work, serves as a role model for students being served.
• Assists in designing and implementing cooperative group projects as needed.
• Attends periodic training sessions to enhance competency in tutoring.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree in education preferred; Associates degree or equivalent education of at least 60 college credit hours and experience required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior tutorial experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of children.
• Ability to work with others.
• Willingness to follow directions.
• Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with Board Policy.
• Ability to accept individual differences among children.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
• As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO: Principal

DAYS PER YEAR: To Be Determined

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: To Be Determined

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Classified Part-Time Temp

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.

2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.

3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).

Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________

Employee's Signature: ___________________________________

Date: __________________________

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Contact Information

• Sonji Leach
• 2900 Mink Point Blvd.
• Beaufort, South Carolina 29901
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]