Writing Tutor - CAT Grant | Inclusive Education | $18/hr

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County College is seeking a Writing Tutor for the CAT Grant program. The role involves delivering writing instruction to students with developmental disabilities through one-on-one and group formats, building real-life literacy skills, and assessing progress.

The tutor will design authentic lesson plans, utilize multimedia tools, and develop individualized tutoring plans while maintaining strict confidentiality and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Teach writing skills through individual sessions, group workshops, and tutorials.
• Create authentic lesson plans using real-life scenarios.
• Create assessments to measure student skills pre- and post-tutoring sessions.
• Engage students in creative ways to increase their skills.
• Utilize multimedia tools in tutoring sessions.
• Assess each student’s needs and develop an individualized tutoring plan.
• Document student participation and progress.
• Establish and maintain an accurate filing system and a guide to office files.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of student and staff records.
• Prepare routine, special, and ancillary reports as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Teach writing skills to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities through sessions and workshops.
• Create authentic, real-life lesson plans.
• Develop assessments to measure progress before and after tutoring.
• Engage students with creative approaches to build skills.
• Incorporate multimedia tools to enhance learning.
• Develop individualized tutoring plans based on needs.
• Document participation and progress of each student.
• Maintain orderly filing system and access to guidance documents.
• Keep student and staff records confidential and secure.
• Prepare routine and special reports as required.
• Support the office and advisors as needed; cross-train to cover absences.

Skills

Teaching writing

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Engagement strategies

Multimedia tools

Documentation

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Essex County College is seeking a Writing Tutor for the CAT Grant program. The role involves delivering writing instruction to students with developmental disabilities through one-on-one and group formats, building real-life literacy skills, and assessing progress.

The tutor will design authentic lesson plans, utilize multimedia tools, and develop individualized tutoring plans while maintaining strict confidentiality and accurate record-keeping.