Tutor - as needed

Longmeadow Public School District; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Longmeadow Public School District in Longmeadow, MA seeks an after-school tutor to provide targeted assistance to students. The role reports to the Principal or Director of Special Education and focuses on improving instructional outcomes through planning, use of materials, and high-quality assessment.

Responsibilities include setting short- and year-long goals, developing lesson plans, integrating current technology, promoting active learning, and collaborating with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Experience helping students access the curriculum.
• Such other qualifications or alternatives as the Principal and Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• REPORTS TO: Principal or Director of Special Education
• Plan and develop instructional units and lessons based on goals
• Use current technologies to enhance instructional strategies
• Maintain assessment systems to reflect progress toward objectives
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and administration

Skills

Student support

Job description

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Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Principal or Director of Special Education
JOB MISSION: To provide targeted assistance to students
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned.
1. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
1.1 Continuously improve professional knowledge and practice through appropriate professional development activities; share information and knowledge with other teachers; apply the best research in the design and development of school curriculum.
1.2 Maintain and incorporate the best research in instructional materials and techniques.
2. PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION
2.1 Set short-term and year-long goals for curricular units based on sound principles and practices of learning.
2.2 Develop and maintain lesson plans based on short-term and year-long goals and share when appropriate.
3. USE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
3.1 Integrate current technologies as tools to enhance instructional strategies and increase student learning.
4. EFFECTIVENESS OF INSTRUCTION
4.1 Promote a high level of active learning through setting high standards and clear goals and modifying instruction to help all students achieve those standards.
4.2 Maintain systems of assessment and measurements which reflect progress in achieving instructional objectives.
4.3 Assist with data collection, eligibility criteria and student selection
5. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
5.1 Establish an atmosphere that encourages sensitivity and respect among students and with the teacher, and practices and routines which create an appropriate learning environment.
5.2 Design instructional experiences in which students achieve high standards and optimize their performance by taking responsibility for their own learning.
6. EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
6.1 Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, staff and administration using expected professional standards.
6.2 Participate actively in team/department/staff meetings.
7. CONTRIBUTIONS TO STUDENTS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
7.1 Be available for student and/or parent conferences.
8. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCHOOL AND/OR TEACHING PROFESSION
8.1 Work collaboratively to identify areas for school improvement, develop possible strategies, and assess results.
9. ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE WITH SCHOOL REGULATIONS
9.1 Observe and implement the rules and regulations established for the school system.
EVALUATION: Consistent with current Agreement between the Longmeadow School Committee and the Longmeadow Education Association.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NONE
The following information is provided pursuant to ADA requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands are a way of describing the physical activities that a job requires.
Strength: Light-lifting, 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Key: Occasionally (O)Up to 1/3 of the time
Frequently (F)From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Constantly (C)2/3 of the time or more
Standing:(F)
Sitting:(O)
Walking:(F)
Lifting:(O)
Reaching(F) – Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Handling(F) – Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise work with hand(s)
Fingering (F) – Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily
Talking (F)Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
Hearing (C)Perceiving the nature of sounds by the air
Near Acuity(C)Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
Far Acuity (C)Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more
Color Vision (F)Ability to identify and distinguish colors
Field of Vision(C) Observing an area that can be seen up and down or right and left when eyes are fixed on a given point.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environmental conditions are a means of describing the physical surroundings of a worker in a specific job. This position is performed in a school setting where the environmental conditions should have no effect on how the job is performed.
Noise: Level 3 – Moderate level of intensity.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At will position. Position Type: After school/Evening
Salary: $33 to $41 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Tutor

Welcome to Longmeadow Public School District

Longmeadow is home to three elementary schools, two middle schools and Longmeadow High School. Our schools enjoy a long history of academic excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement. With a focus on diversity, equity and inclusivity, our educators plan lessons to meet the needs of all learners. Longmeadow is a town, with generous green spaces and the majority of our families are within walking distance of schools, parks and playgrounds. Local restaurants and shopping are also part of the towns charm. In addition, Longmeadow is a suburb of Springfield, MA which hosts an abundance of cultural and arts, dining and entertainment opportunities. Our Pre-K - 12 Vision of The Graduate competencies embrace: Accountability Independence Problem Solving Critical Thinking Collaboration Communication If you possess these skills and would like to work as an educator to promote our vision, please apply. To learn more about the Longmeadow Public Schools please copy and paste the following into your webbrowser:https://sites.google.com/longmeadow.k12.ma.us/equitythrougheducation/https://www.longmeadow.k12.ma.us/

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Longmeadow Public Schools is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or pregnancy/pregnancy related conditions.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Experience helping students access the curriculum.
  2. Such other qualifications or alternatives as the Principal and Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
  
  
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nicole Paris-Kro , Special Education Director
• 535 Bliss Road
• Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01106
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]