Job
Title:                     Teacher
Preparation Academy Tutor (MVSD)

Department:              Program and Operations

Reports
To:                  Quality Assurance
Coach – Auxiliary Programs 

FLSA
Status:                Non-Exempt

Type:                           Part-Time

Supervises
Others:      No

GENERAL
PURPOSE OF JOB:  

Under
the general supervision of the Quality Assurance Coach, the Teacher Preparation
Academy (“TPA”) Tutor is responsible for providing part-time, high quality
homework help and tutorial services to students, grades K-8, during Homework
Center hours.  The TPA Tutor will provide academic support and promote
student achievement. 

ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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Support the Academic Support Specialist in providing homework assistance to a
group of approximately 15 students in an instructional setting, maintaining
high standards for behavior and safety

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Assist students with homework assignments and other school related projects,
working with small groups and individuals

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Tutor students in basic reading, math and science

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Actively engage with students and use established intervention and youth
development strategies to provide academic support 

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Serve as a positive role model for youth in the program through appropriate
dress, speech, attitude, and courtesy

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Create an environment that fosters a sense of belonging

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Provide an experience for youth with an emphasis on enriching their school
experience and their outlook on life

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Maintain accurate paperwork including sign-in/sign-out sheets for each class
session

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In cooperation with the Academic Support Specialist, obtain and organize
student materials as needed

Other
Responsibilities:  

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Arrive punctually in order to meet responsibilities in site start up and
assignments 

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Maintain close communication with the Quality Assurance Coach regarding planned
or emergency absences for the same reason

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Maintain clean classroom and facility space

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Maintain highest degree of confidentiality in student and staff matters

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Comply with organization and site policies and follows procedures

EDUCATION
and / or EXPERIENCE:

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Must currently be a member of the Teacher Preparation Academy with
 Mountain View High School

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Able to speak and write Standard English appropriate in a public school setting

*
Advanced Math and English skills (K–8)

Excellent
communication skills (Written and Verbal)

COMPUTER
& EQIUPMENT SKILLS:  

Word
processing  

Use
typical office equipment