Tutorial Tutor - Grades 9-12 - Multiple Positions

Rockford Public School District #205; United States; On-site; USD 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A public school district is looking for a dedicated Tutorial Tutor for grades 9-12 to assist individual students and groups. This part-time, hourly position requires an Illinois Teacher Certification, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse student populations. Tutors will implement effective teaching practices and monitor academic progress in reading, writing, and math. This is a non-benefits-eligible position with a compensation rate of $40/hour, and the position may involve moderate travel within the district.

Qualifications

• Illinois Teacher Certification.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or groups using hands-on, activity-based learning.
• Communicate regularly with building staff regarding plans and observations.
• Help monitor student achievement in reading, writing, and math.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Illinois Teacher Certification

Job description

Job Title: Tutorial Tutor – Grades 9-12 - Multiple Positions

Job ID: 20398

Position Type: Part Time, Hourly, Certified Tutor

Date Posted: 12/2/2024

Location: Jefferson High School

Department: Improvement and Innovation

Supervisor: Executive Director of Improvement and Innovation (Reports to Principal and/or Assistant Principal)

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Purpose of the Position

The Title I Tutor’s primary responsibility is to work individually or with groups of students within the grant guidelines. The Title I Tutor shall utilize the most effective practices in the teaching of curricular objectives to meet the student needs and requirements of the specific grant.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all actions are in concert with the Board policies and the district mission statement.
• Carry out additional duties as required.
• Participate in job training and professional growth opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
• Implement activities for individuals and small groups of students in academic areas.
• Tutor individuals or groups using hands‑on, activity‑based learning and other strategies based on differing student learning styles.
• Communicate regularly with building staff regarding plans and observations.
• Help monitor student achievement and instructional needs in reading, writing, and math using school data.
• Participate in in‑service opportunities to keep current in best practices.

Qualifications

• Illinois Teacher Certification.
• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional people skills, ability to work as a team, maintain confidentiality and show personal flexibility.
• Demonstrate ability to work with a diverse student population, including minority and/or low‑performing students.

Compensation Range

• Crossing Guard: $30.00 / Day
• Bfast/Lunch Aide: $15.00 / Hour
• Certified Hourly: $40.00 / Hour
• Non‑Certified Hourly: $25.00 / Hour

Benefits: This is not a benefits‑eligible position.

Working Conditions

Moderate in‑district travel and intermittent in‑state and out‑of‑state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

Physical Requirements

• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, etc.
• Balancing – Maintaining equilibrium on narrow or slippery surfaces.
• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward at the waist.
• Kneeling – Bending legs at the knee.
• Crouching – Bending the body downward and forward.
• Crawling – Moving on hands and knees.
• Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing – Sustained periods of standing.
• Walking – Moving on foot for long distances.
• Pushing – Using upper extremities to press against something.
• Pulling – Using upper extremities to draw, drag, or haul objects.
• Lifting – Raising objects from a lower to a higher position.
• Finger use – Picking, pinching, typing or other fine motor tasks.
• Grasping – Applying pressure to an object with fingers or palm.
• Talking – Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word.
• Hearing – Perceiving sounds and making fine discriminations.
• Repetitive motions – Substantial movements of wrist or hand.

Physical Work Requirements

• Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
• Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Heavy Work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally.
• Very Heavy Work – Exerting over 100 pounds of force occasionally.

Visual Acuity Requirements

• Machine Operations – Inspection, assembly or clerical tasks.
• Mechanics – Skilled trades with power tools.
• Mobile Equipment – Operating cars, trucks, forklifts.
• Other – Accuracy and neatness of work for janitorial or sweepers.

Environmental Conditions

• Inside environment conditions.
• Outside environment conditions.
• Both environmental conditions (inside and outside).
• Extreme heat or cold for periods exceeding one hour.
• Noise requiring increase in volume of speech.
• Hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, etc.

Performance Standards

Not specified.

Other

This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.