Appomattox County Public Schools Reading/Math Tutors are expected to provide the best instructional practices, which ensure students have a quality educational experience evident by socio-emotional growth and academic achievement.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Teaching experience preferred
• Understanding of scientifically-based, mathematical intervention strategies and research
• Data/evidence to demonstrate the candidate's effectiveness as a reading/math instructor
• Experience using diagnostic tools to determine reading/math proficiency/deficits
• Such alternatives as the Superintendent or Superintendent's designee may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

 

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of allfunctions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

• Teach targeted reading/math interventions to individuals and small groups of students using research-based strategies and resources.
• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate students, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
• Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing students.
• Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, software, calculators, and other learning aids
• Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
• Collaborate with teachers individually to identify the reading/math deficits of students, to set learning goals and targets, and to problem solve with teachers to develop best practices for continuous academic growth of students in reading/math.
• Participate in the collection of data, analysis of data results and support the sharing of findings with all relevant staff.
• Meet regularly with the classroom teachers to plan reading/math instruction that correlates with the individual student's needs or as requested by the classroom teacher.     
• Maintain records of interventions and progress monitoring to ensure process fidelity.       
• Maintain appropriate standards of student behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.
• Communicate progress (gains and challenges) with parents of students served. 
• Provide high-quality general education instruction to students who are at-risk in reading/math.
• Use identified scientific, research-based interventions focused specifical!y on individual student difficulties.
• Participate in universal screening activities and assist with the analysis of the data to identify students in need of response to intervention services.
• Participate in required training for the Tutoring Program.
• Be prepared to perform the job in accordance with the Tutoring Program.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Superintendent and/or Principal.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Passionately believes that all students can achieve at high levels.
• Demonstrates cultural competence and a deep understanding of and empathy for issues facing contemporary families.
• Deep understanding of the various school environments and commitment to improving student achievement.
• Works successfully alone or on a team.
• Makes decisions using data and technology.
• Exhibits a strong focus on goals and results. Sets clear metrics for success.
• Motivates, inspires and moves students to action to achieve ambitious goals.

Supervisory Responsibility:

 

• Supervises students as designated on the class roster. Also supervises students in general common areas when class is not in session.

 

Sustainability:

 

• This position is funded through grants and local money. ACPS will determine staffing annually during the grant funding period.

Working Conditions:

 

Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.