Overview of Position

Positions are advertised as per Federal requirements.

• This contracted services position will be filled on an as-needed basis; a Washington Business License and completion of a Personal Services Contract are required.
• The location, hours and duration may vary. Benefits are not provided.
• Position is under the general supervision of the assigned private school administrator with direct supervision from an assigned consulting teacher from Seattle Public Schools Title I office.
• Position assigned to private school Title I students, not to classrooms.
• Position works with individuals and/or small groups of struggling students in reading, writing or math through supplemental tutorial support in a pull-out setting.

Essential Functions

75%

• Tutor students one-on-one or in small groups in the areas of reading, writing or math through supplemental tutorial support, and may not perform activites normally performed by classroom assistants or classroom teachers

• Perform record keeping and clerical functions for the purpose of providing necessary records/materials

• Monitor individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings

• Confer with teachers and/or parents as may be required for the purpose of providing input into the evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing/modifying students' objectives

• Provide information, as requested by building or program staff, regarding the specific tutorial activities performed and conducted with assigned students

• Attend functions as assigned (e.g. meetings, in-service presentations, trainings, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions

• Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

• Basic reading/writing
• Basic mathematics
• Positive behavior in a group setting

• Communicating with staff, parents and school-aged children
• Basic word processing skills preferred

• Show awareness of and honor the cultural and linguistic diversity in the school; support ways to engage families from diverse cultures; deal with students in a positive and confident manner; be fair and consistent when working with culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population; use good judgment concerning issues of student safety.
• Fluency and literacy in English

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION:
HIgh school diploma and AA degree or two years of college (72 quarter or 48 semester hours)

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
One (1)

PREFERRED:
Previous experience working with school-aged children is desirable.

SUBSTITUTIONS:
Additional qualifying work experience may stustitute for the education requirement on a year to year basis.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
Washington state business license

CLEARANCES:
Fingerprint and criminal background clearance