High-Dosage Literacy Tutor

Multiple Positions Available - Temporary for up to 10 weeks

This position is responsible for providing targeted high-dosage literacy support to elementary students to strengthen foundational reading skills. The High-Dosage Literacy Tutor works in small groups or one-on-one settings and exercises independent judgment in implementing instructional strategies aligned with established literacy practices. This is a temporary position of approximately 10 weeks requiring a commitment of 14 hours per day at least three days per week. Paid training will be provided for one full day prior to the start of work. The position is supervised by the building principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties as assigned.

1. Experience working with elementary-age students preferably in early literacy or reading intervention settings
2. Knowledge of evidence-based literacy practices aligned to the science of reading (e.g. phonemic awareness phonics fluency vocabulary comprehension)
3. Ability to provide high-dosage small-group or one-on-one literacy tutoring with consistency and fidelity to district-selected instructional materials
4. Ability to follow structured lesson plans and implement progress monitoring as directed
5. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with classroom teachers literacy specialists and school staff
6. Commitment to supporting equitable outcomes for students and working with diverse learners including multilingual learners and students with disabilities
7. Ability to build positive supportive relationships with students to promote engagement and confidence in reading
8. Willingness to participate in required training and ongoing coaching provided through Oregon Early Literacy Grant funding
9. Reliable attendance and ability to maintain consistent tutoring schedules over the duration of the program
10. Successful completion of required background checks and district onboarding requirements
11. Demonstrates regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality as set forth in Board policy.
12. Be familiar with and adhere to all relevant Board policies administrative regulations and building rules.
13. Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students staff parents and community members and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
14. Attends required staff meetings.
15. Attends in-service and workshop trainings; applying training to extra duty responsibilities.
16. Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
17. Completes appropriate logs forms and paperwork as required.
18. Reports safety sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
19. Reports issues to authorities as necessary animal control suspicious activity etc.
20. Maintains a safe environment at all times.

SUPERVISION

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or at least one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with young children strongly preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with young children.
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one small group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules IFSPs lesson plans data memos e-mails operating and maintenance instructions procedure manuals and governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute and apply rate ratio and percent to practical situations. Ability to draw and interpret a variety of graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail internet software word processing software and computer programs used by the District. Ability to type accurately and proficiently.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to appropriately communicate with students teachers parents and members of the community. Ability to exercise good judgment to meet timelines and work in a dynamic environment.
• Certificates Licenses Registrations: Certificates as determined by the District. Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card bloodborne pathogen training and blood spill training. All staff must complete annual staff training on Child Abuse Identification and Prevention in Oregon Schools; Sexual Misconduct Staff-to-Student; and Bullying Prevention in Oregon Schools. Trainings in Coaching Fundamentals Concussion Management and Steroid Education are also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a tutor instructional assistant or interventionist
• Coursework or training in education reading or child development
• Experience using literacy assessment tools and progress monitoring data
• Patience empathy and a genuine passion for supporting students literacy growth.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain accurate records and documentation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk stand sit use hands for fine manipulation handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment combines standard office setting including standard office equipment (fax copier phone computer 10-key etc.) with the standard classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

OTHER

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.