21st Century Academic Tutor Job Description - Oberlin City Schools

Job Description
21 st Century Academic Tutor
Qualifications:
Must meet highly qualified requirements of a certified teacher or paraprofessional (when
supervised by licensed teacher); successful classroom teacher performance and/or
tutoring experience with challenged or at-risk students.
TUTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide academic leadership for the 21st Century Program:
• Tutors a small group of students in the content area of English, Reading, or Math;
utilize scientifically research-based materials and lessons.
• Assists in developing students' cognitive capacity, increasing academic skill
development, and respect for learning; foster students' self-esteem and motivation
through positive interaction.
• Be directly supervised by the Site Coordinator and Project Director for the 21st
CCLC and the grant guidelines.
• Attend scheduled meetings with Site Coordinator and Project Director to coordinate
program design, evaluation process, and outreach efforts.
• Work closely with Site Coordinator and Project Director to:
o Organize schedule of academic and enrichment activities.
o Implement evaluation tools.
Serve as a liaison between the school day staff & after school staff:
• Facilitate evaluation requirements with school-day teachers, including dissemination
and collection of teacher surveys.
• Obtain updates on student needs/progress reports.
• Coordinate student and staff outreach, including communication between school-day
teachers and 21st Century staff.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress and performance.
Design academic curriculum of the 21st Century Program:
• Ensure academic activities are aligned with district curriculum standards.
• Develop individualized academic plans for all students enrolled in the Program for
tutoring with input from the Site Coordinator and Project Director.
• Assess students’ needs and interests to design an effective academic Program.
• Evaluate student progress and Program effectiveness.
• Be prepared to teach each day with lesson plans, activities, and resources. If you will
be absent, make sure you communicate your plans to your sub.
• Respect the classroom by maintaining order and not allowing students to touch any

items in the classroom that belong to the classroom teacher.
• Welcome and supervise the work of leaders/volunteers assigned to your classroom.
• Provide direction and encouragement to leaders/volunteers.
Leader Responsibilities
• Provide general supervision of students during the Program including meal time,
homework, recreation, and transitions.
• Assist and support Site Coordinator and staff as needed.
• Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and projects.
• Instruct students on the proper use of supplies.
• Participate in school site staff meetings and on-going training.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Prepare and implement enrichment activities with support from Site Coordinator,
teachers, and other leaders.
• Participate in fundraising activities.
General Responsibilities
• Be punctual and prepared for the day. Daily / predictable attendance is expected.
• Follow and support the discipline system utilized by the 21st Century Program.
• Listen to the students who attend the Before and After School Program. They need a
fresh, friendly face and someone to ask them how their day went. Talk with each of
them as often as possible and genuinely care about their responses. Maintain a
positive attitude in your work and interaction with staff and students.
• Follow all guidelines contained in this handbook as well as those of the school district
and school you are working in. Know the rules and enforce them with kindness and
consistency. Always treat students with kindness and respect.
• Exhibit and practice courtesy, respect, and professional judgment in dealings with all
students, parents, supervisors, colleagues, school administration and staff, etc.
• Maintain confidential information about children, families or staff and do not discuss
personal information in front of others.
• Make sure accurate attendance is taken and that students are signed out when they
leave the program. Attendance sheets are to be put in the designated location for your
center (see Site Coordinator).
• A staff member must be present at all times with students who are signed into the
Program. Students are not allowed to go back to their classroom and/or locker without
an adult. In most cases, students should not go back to their classrooms or lockers,
they are responsible for bringing needed materials with them.
• Set a positive example for the students in the Program by following the program
rules. If adults follow the rules, students will also follow them.
• Treat all people and property with respect. Use 21st CCLC program supplies wisely.
Do not use school supplies unless you are told differently.
• Read all information sent to you in a timely manner. Keep it for reference if
necessary.
• Clean up areas used by the Program, take trash out, and sweep the floor if necessary.
• Make sure restrooms are left in good order. If cleaning is needed, please tell a
custodian or leave them a note.

• Turn off lights and lock doors as necessary.
• If a child is picked up late, it is the responsibility of the Site Coordinator to stay with
the student until he or she is picked up. Contacts listed on the student’s registration
form should be called if it is 15 minutes past dismissal time and no one has come to
get them. In the event the parent/guardian or emergency contact cannot be reached
after 30 minutes, the Site Coordinator may notify the Oberlin police.
• Maintain open lines of communication with other Program staff and with the school
staff, as well as parents/guardians. Let the Site Coordinator and Project Director know
about supply needs and other matters in a timely fashion.
• Have fun! Smile! The students will react to your leadership and your mood, so keep it
positive.
Selection Procedure:
The credentials and backgrounds of the persons who submit an application will be
reviewed. Following this initial screening, a list of persons will be selected as candidates.
Interviews will be held for some or all of the candidates.
Salary:
Range: $23.96 per hour during academic school year; $34.23 per hour during Summer.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of
the Board policy.
All employees are required to submit to a criminal record check.
Statement of Assurance of Compliance with Federal Laws
It is the policy of the Oberlin City Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race,
national origin, color, age, gender, height, weight, disability, religion, marital status, or
sexual orientation in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or
activities.
Equal Opportunity Employer