TITLE: SY18-19 Duggan Academy Tutoring Support Specialist (ELA)

APPLICATIONS:                                   

Please submit a letter stating your interest and how your background and experience fits the position.  In addition, include a resume not to exceed three pages. 

REPORTS TO:                                       

Principal

WORK SCHEDULE:                               

School Calendar Year Part Time - Additional Summer Hours/Stipend based on available funding

JOB GOAL:                               

To provide operational and academic tutoring support for English Language Arts. Provides operational assistance with organizing and supporting school activities and trips that support literacy, numeracy and college readiness. Works in partnerships with the Guidance Counselor, community partners, Americorps and administration to enhance communication, cohesive planning, and operational excellence of Encores, Enrichment classes and Interventions.

DUTIES: 

The candidate will fulfill the following responsibilities: 

• Supports school wide priorities
• Provides operational support as a member of the Advisory Team to align student intervention support, PBIS initiatives and academic/classroom efforts
• Communicates PBIS incentives and priorities to staff
• Provides small group tutoring for students in ELA
• Supports the Guidance Counselor with coaching and tutoring 8^th graders to understand requirements for high school selection process
• Coordinates and chaperones field trips
• Any additional operational/tutoring support responsibilities as determined by the principal in collaboration with the candidate

QUALIFICATIONS:                                

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required 
• At least 2 years’ experience working directly with children
• Possesses strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Candidate is highly coachable and able to receive and integrate feedback in his/her practice

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Please contact sezp@springfieldempowerment.org with any questions.