Location: Columbus,OH, USA
Minimum Qualifications:
* High School diploma or equivalent as verified by coordinating ESC
* Good moral character (as defined in Rule 3301-24-01) of the Ohio Administrative Code)
* Documentation of a clear criminal record in compliance with state statue and completion of Tutor registration with Ohio Department of Education
* Complies with drug-free workplace rules and Board policy
* Completion of an approved training program, as required by the coordinating ESC
* Must be an Ohio resident and not had an educator license, certificate, or permit denied, suspended, or revoked by the state board of education.
* Minimum of 18 years old
Note:
For in person tutors, this assignment may require a valid driver's license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle. Employees must meet all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center's insurance carrier.
Virtual Tutors will require personal computer, internet access and basic technology skills
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Project Coordinator, District Coaches, Teachers, Principal
Job Objectives:
Tutor Ohio Kids is a statewide tutoring program, coordinated by the ESC of Central Ohio in partnership with regional ESC's. The program is designed to provide high impact tutoring to Ohio's children, focused on accelerating learning in Math, English, Science and Social Studies, to remediate interrupted learning that students experienced due to school closures related to COVID-19. The program utilizes retired, substitute teachers and other interested people to provide tutoring services. Teachers are eligible to participate as tutors, regardless of whether they have an active teaching license, as long as they have not had their license suspended or revoked. Other interested candidates, who do not have a teaching license, may participate by meeting alternate standards.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
The following duties are representative of performance expectations; however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance.
* Provide high impact tutoring to students assigned, as determined by the school.
* Maintain a complete and accurate record of all tutor-related activities including student attendance and performance
* Communicate directly with teachers/coaches/building supervisor regarding student performance
* Participate in ongoing training/ professional development throughout the year
* Monitor progress by administering school identified assessments properly and according to schedule
* Complete all requirements stated in the Tutor Ohio Kids Agreement
* Maintain a positive attitude toward children and staff
* Value diversity among children, including backgrounds, behaviors, and learning styles.
* Have a professional demeanor when interacting with teachers, parents, and administrators.
* Respect confidentiality of students and staff.
* Support program staff, your building supervisor, and administrative staff in duties as appropriate and necessary.
* Consult with your building supervisor if you have any ideas, issues, or concerns, offering analysis and solutions whenever possible.
* Reports any accidents, illness, or sickness to the teacher/principal.
* Reports to child protective services as mandated, respects personal privacy and maintains confidentiality of privileged information.
* Maintain excellent attendance.
* Participate in training on specific strategies of instruction, assessments, and data entry/reporting provided by school districts.
* Completes other specific job-related duties as directed by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio.
Conduct:
Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the ESC.
Terms of Employment:
Each staff member shall serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
It is the employee's responsibility to maintain proper certification/licensure and to initiate the renewal process in sufficient time to receive the updated license/registration prior to the expiration of the present certificate/license.
December 2022