POSITION SUMMARY 

In conjunction with the classroom teacher the tutor provides instruction, encourages student progress, maintains safety, and manages the learning environment.

 

MINIMUM TRAINING AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Must be at a minimum, a high school graduate
• Must be 21 years of age
• Willingness to drive a bus preferred

 

SALARY  

• Hourly rate based on certification

 

EMPLOYMENT TERM

• Hourly  
• Temporary part-time without benefits
• Position is subject to approval on an annual basis

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Uses a variety of classroom equipment and tools, including computers, copiers, calculators, writing instruments, scissors, and other instructional or child-specific equipment.
• Provides direct instructional support by tutoring students, assisting with homework, and supplementing lessons with relevant educational activities.
• Collaborates with core teachers to develop and implement plans for remedial instruction, particularly in reading and math.
• Implements lesson plans with fidelity, ensuring the integrity of academic time and promoting student engagement and participation.
• Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline, maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Supervises students to ensure their health, welfare, and safety, taking necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, or discipline concerns promptly to the appropriate authority.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student records, school personnel, and sensitive information in accordance with professional and legal standards.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with students, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Follows Hyde County Schools policies and professional practices in all responsibilities and interactions.
• Demonstrates adaptability and professionalism under stress or in emergency situations.
• Communicates effectively using appropriate terminology, including technical, medical, legal, or counseling language as necessary.
• Prepares and completes a variety of written materials such as correspondence, reports, forms, handbooks, and instructional documents.
• Records and delivers information clearly; follows both oral and written instructions with precision.
• Applies logical and critical thinking skills to define problems, analyze data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Exercises sound judgment in comparing, evaluating, and interpreting data, behaviors, or materials.
• Notifies the coordinator of personal absences in a timely manner.
• Returns all program materials to their appropriate locations after use.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the coordinator to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the instructional program.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to manage instructional time.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions,
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.
• Ability to perform non-instructional duties as assigned.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data, work with record processes, and do extensive reading and research.

 

This Position Reports Directly To: 21st Century Program Coordinator

 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

 

DISCLAIMER 

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform this job.