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Job Description
Expected Start Date: March 2025
Hours per day: 1 hour per day/ 5 hours per week
Salary Level: $16.97
Benefits: N/A
Essential Job Functions
1. This position will teach students basic concepts in subjects including reading comprehension, math and writing.
2. This position will read to students, guide them through pronunciation and explain terms using definitions and real-life examples; pupils can range from kindergarten students learning the English alphabet, to high school seniors who need to refresh on basic algebra.
3. This position customizes and crafts effective tutoring plans that address student weaknesses and strengths and will assist them to succeed academically; shows written evidence of preparation upon request of assigned administrator; maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations.
4. This position assesses the accomplishments for student growth on a regular basis; progress monitoring and applicable documentation is expected; provides progress reports, as required.
5. This position takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials and facilities; effectively utilizes and provides access to the materials, resources and services of the community and the District to enhance students’ learning and tutor’s effectiveness.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in education, or related field, from accredited university; teaching certificate, preferred; one year of prior experience working with school-aged youth, preferably in a classroom setting; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work and that meets federal and state requirements.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance is the responsibility of the private school.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of childhood academic, social and physical development.
Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.
Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.
Skill in obtaining, clarifying, and exchanging information.
Skill in excellent writing oral and interpersonal communication.
Skill in handling student discipline.
Ability to support the School/Building, School Board, District and State curriculum, policies and initiatives for student achievement.
Ability to demonstrate mastery of various school subjects.
Ability to establish positive relationships with school-aged youth.
Ability to obtain, clarify, and exchange information.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable and regular attendance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb and/or be mobile.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people multi-cultural, socio-economic setting.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:- Civil Rights Coordinator: Tiffany Davis-Brantley, 253-571-1252,civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us
- Title IX Coordinator: Wayne Greer, 253-571-1191,wgreer@tacoma.k12.wa.us
- 504 Coordinator: Elise Friedrich-Nielsen, 253-571-1065,efriedr@tacoma.k12.wa.us
- Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357.
Closing Date/Time: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Tacoma Public Schools
Show moreTacoma Public Schools (TPS) is one of the largest districts in Washington State serving approximately 30,000 children in preschool through grade 12. The district has 35 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 10 high schools and 4 early learning centers. 19 schools are designated as innovative. TPS has nearly 5,000 employees and is one of the largest employers in Tacoma.
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