Elementary STAAR Reading Contract Tutor, Grades 3-5

Job description

At Suttle Freeman, LLC, we are dedicated to offering value-added solutions that drive school improvement. We rigorously target, test and transform high-yield, research-based practices and programs to generate 21st century learning environments.

Our school improvement services encompass research- and evidence-based practices that support greater teacher effectiveness and higher student achievement. We specialize in Teacher Development, Student Support, S.T.E.M Program Development and Support as well as Curriculum Research and Design.

We are currently seeking Elementary STAAR Reading tutors for grades 3-5 from January to April 2026 with the qualifications described below.

• NOTE: Include a personal email address and phone number on your resume. Candidates selected for first-round interviews will be contacted early January 2026.

Qualifications:

• A current Texas teacher certification in Elementary Education (EC-6), Reading (4-8), or related content area.
• 3+ years of relevant teaching experience in elementary reading and/or ELA.
• 2 to 3 professional references who can speak to your effectiveness as a classroom instructor, including a Principal or Assistant Principal.
• Verified passage of a background check via a Texas school district or similar entity within the last 3 years.
• Strong knowledge of the 3rd to 5th grade Reading TEKS standards.
• Successful STAAR Reading student achievement scores.
• Availability to tutor 3 days per week across 10 to 11 weeks during school hours for 4 to 6 hours per day in North Houston (Spring).
• Experience with small group interventions and test preparation strategies that have been proven to increase student achievement.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and utilize data to drive interventions.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and staff quickly.

Consultant (Tutor) will be expected to:

• Create and implement individualized student support plans focused on STAAR Reading readiness.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction as needed.
• Utilize data to identify student learning growth and/or mastery as well as areas for improvement.
• Implement targeted interventions aligned to STAAR Reading objectives.
• Manage student behavior in tutorial groups.

Job Type: Contract

Schedule: January to April 2026, 10-11 weeks, 3 visits per week, 4 to 6 hours per visit

Experience:

• Relevant: at least 3 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Location:

• North Houston (Spring), TX (Required)

License:

• Texas Teacher (Required)

Contract Length:

• January to April 2026

Full Time Opportunity:

• No

Work Location:

• Multiple locations, North Houston (Spring)

This job is ideal for someone who is:

Dependable

• • more reliable than spontaneous
    People-oriented- - enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
    Adaptable/flexible- - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
    Detail-oriented- - would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
    Achievement-oriented- - enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
    Autonomous/Independent- - enjoys working with little direction
    Innovative- - prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
    High stress tolerance- - thrives in a high-pressure environment

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Work Remotely:

• No