Part-Time Reading Tutors

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA  23901

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Part-Time Reading Tutor (Grant Funded)

Reports To: Principal or Designee

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: The Reading Tutor works with students in grades K-8 in small groups of students of five or less, who have been identified as needing additional support in early literacy. The Reading Tutor works side by side with Prince Edward County School's Reading Team to help students improve early literacy skills, including phonemic awareness and fluency. The Reading Tutor will be required to collect data to monitor student progress and assist with the administration of the Virginia Language & Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) in the middle and end of the year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

· Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to individual needs of students.

· Ensure district policies are observed during all activities.

· Support students with reading fluency.

· Reinforce phonics and decoding skills.

· Build vocabulary and word recognition.

· Guide comprehension strategies.

· Provide one-on-one or small group support.

· Monitor student progress regularly.

· Encourage reading confidence and motivation.

· Collaborate with teachers on student needs.

· Use age-appropriate, division approved reading materials.

· Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

· Always keep all children in the classroom under supervision.

· Adhere to the daily schedule. 

· Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, severe storm, and tornado warning procedures. 

· Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

· Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Hold a high school diploma or have passed a high school equivalency examination approved by the Board of Education; Bachelor's Degree preferred

Ability to relate to children, teachers, and other school staff

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Grant Funded. Salary to be determined by the funds available.