Title 1 Reading Tutor
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Position Type: Student Support Services/Pupil TutoringLocation: Charles Wright Elementary SchoolDate Available: ImmediateClosing Date: Until FilledANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY Wethersfield Public Schools Wethersfield, CT Title 1 Reading Tutor Charles Wright Elementary School Posted: October 2024 The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning. Position: Title 1 Reading Tutor School: Charles Wright Elementary School Reports To: Principal Start Date: Immediate Compensation: $25.62 - $30.22 per hour worked; paid for hours worked only Benefits: Position carries no entitlement to healthcare or paid time-off benefits Hours: 25 hours/week (182 school days) Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled Wethersfield Public Schools has an opening for a Title 1 Reading Tutor at Charles Wright Elementary School and we are looking for a motivated and dedicated professional with superior communication skills to provide student intervention support. Working under the reading or curriculum specialist, the tutor will work across all grade levels (K-6) to support students with direct, targeted reading intervention/instruction to promote student growth toward grade level expectations and goal mastery. Responsibilities: ? Implement daily lesson plans for students targeting individualized support; ? Work directly with students to provide one-on-one, small group instruction or push into classrooms; ? Provide students with positive feedback and encouragement; ? Support student understanding of reading fluency skills; ? Track and maintain records of student progress; ? Collaborate with classroom teachers to communicate goals/achievements, progress, student challenges and changes in interventions; ? Foster a positive learning environment that is sensitive to student needs that promotes increased reading/learning performance. Qualifications: ? Hold minimum of an Associates' Degree; ? Elementary Teacher certification is preferred, but not required; ? Enthusiasm for helping children; ? Respectful attitude; ? Ability to manage plans and drive positive results; ? Patience; ? Flexibility and adaptability All applicants must apply on-line at: Wethersfield Public School System - Nondiscrimination Policy The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109.