FTE: 3 hours per day Starting pay rate is $19.34 - $21.79/hour based on experience.
Job Title: Tutor – Reading
Job Series: Educational Support
Reports To: Reading Specialist
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Grade: Grade 2
The Tutor – Reading provides targeted literacy intervention services to support students who require additional assistance beyond core classroom instruction. This position delivers individualized and small-group reading instruction aligned with evidence-based practices and the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). The Tutor – Reading collaborates closely with the Reading Specialist and classroom teachers to monitor student progress, administer literacy assessments, and adjust instruction based on data. Through focused intervention and progress monitoring, this role contributes directly to improved student literacy outcomes and the district's commitment to early and effective reading support.
Delivers one-on-one and small-group reading interventions for students receiving Tier 2, and in some cases Tier 3, literacy support, focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and/or comprehension using evidence-based instructional programs.
Plans and prepares daily lessons aligned to individual student needs, including reviewing curriculum and intervention resources, selecting instructional materials, establishing lesson objectives, and adjusting instruction based on ongoing assessment data.
Administers, scores, and records formal and informal literacy assessments, including universal, school wide benchmark assessments, phonics screeners, running records, and other diagnostic tools, and calculates oral reading rate and accuracy.
Maintains accurate and organized student progress records and shares assessment results and instructional insights with Reading Specialists and the Reading Specialist.
Collaborates with the Reading Specialist, fellow Tutors, and classroom teachers to discuss student needs, align intervention strategies, and participate in instructional planning and problem-solving.
Provides push-in instructional support during classroom literacy blocks as assigned to reinforce targeted reading skills, when appropriate.
Manages student behavior and fosters a supportive, structured, and motivating learning environment conducive to academic growth.
Participates in professional development, training, and team meetings, led by Reading Specialists, related to reading interventions, the reading curriculum, and district literacy initiatives.
Completes routine clerical and organizational tasks, including maintaining instructional materials, organizing literacy resources, and managing required documentation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
This role has no supervisory responsibilities.
Paraprofessional, Substitute or Professional Educator (PEL) License
1–3 years of relevant experience
Knowledge in current educational practices, including the Science of Reading.
Knowledge in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, decoding, encoding, and reading comprehension strategies.
Knowledge in evidence-based reading intervention programs and instructional methodologies.
Knowledge in child development, behavior management, and strategies for supporting struggling learners.
Knowledge in MTSS frameworks and familiarity with Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans.
Skill in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to appropriately support students and staff.
Skill in delivering targeted and engaging reading instruction to individual students and small groups.
Skill in selecting and adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse student literacy needs.
Skill in managing time effectively to support multiple instructional groups within a structured daily schedule.
Skill in interpreting assessment data to inform instructional decisions and monitor student progress.
Skill in written communication for lesson planning, progress documentation, and instructional reporting.
Skill in maintaining accurate instructional and assessment records.
Ability in strong oral and written communication to comprehend, interpret and convey information effectively in both written and verbal formats.
Ability in learning and applying multiple reading intervention programs, instructional strategies, and assessment tools.
Ability in identifying when students are not making expected progress and adjusting instruction or escalating concerns appropriately.
Ability in maintaining patience, flexibility, and professionalism when working with students experiencing academic challenges.
This role requires strict adherence to confidentiality standards.
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