Job Information
Windham Public Schools Behavior Tutor in Willimantic, Connecticut
Behavior Tutor JobID: 5015
Position Type:
Instructional/Educational Support: Non-Certified/ Tutor: Behavior
Date Posted:
12/16/2022
Location:
North Windham Elementary School
Date Available:
01/05/2023
Closing Date:
02/05/2023
POSITION DESCRIPTIONSupport and develop behavioral strategies for students; assist security personnel in classroom and hallway monitoring and participate in student interviews and conflict resolution.RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist students’ educational needs both individually and in small groups
Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding students’ needs and requirements including IEP goals
Assess the students using district assessments
Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
Monitor students’ progress using district assessments
Utilize computer to establish and maintain student data
Facilitate small group math and/or reading instruction determined by the Principal and/or teacher in both pull-out and push-in models
Communicate in a positive manner with parents on the progress of students
Collaborate with colleagues, students and parents
Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents through effective use of progress reports, notes and/or conferences
Tutor students in the locations and at the times designated
Compile and maintain learning portfolios and reports of students
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways
Attend meetings and in-services per negotiated agreement
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Makes contact with the public with tact and diplomacy
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical background and family history
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Experience working with young children
Knowledge of academic area
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Ability to work effectively with others
Organizational and problem solving skills
Basic knowledge of all other subject matter
Ability to work effectively with others
Basic computer skills
Excellent reading comprehension
Excellent math comprehension
Small group instruction
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
Advanced Degree in Special education, Psychology or related field preferred
Experience working in schools supporting behavioral needs and/or learning difficulties, preferred
2 or more years working as an Interventionist, Teacher or Tutor with children
Bilingual in Spanish, preferred
Days: Monday – Friday (35 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal)Salary: Based on experience in accordance with WFEP negotiated agreementBargaining Unit: WFEPWork year: August - June (10 Months/40 weeks)Benefits: Per negotiated agreement
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WINDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability.