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POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Literacy & Math Tutor is responsible for teaching and helping scholars with their reading and math.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s):

1. Responsible for assigned programming areas as directed:
   • Teaches literacy & math skills to scholars in small groups or individually as needed.
   • Teaches scholars how to comprehend literacy & math coursework, complete homework and prepare for literacy & math tests (both local and standardized assessments).
   • Demonstrates literacy & math concepts in a variety of ways.
   • Provides tips for studying and practice skills to help develop mastery of material.
   • Assists scholars with literacy & math lessons and assessments using Stride Academy, an online platform.
   • Provide support to families by sharing literacy & math tools to build at-home support in literacy. 
2. Cooperative Team Participation:
   • Upholds company rules, procedures and policies. 
   • Holds oneself and others accountable to their commitments.
   • Remains open to giving and receiving constructive feedback.
3. Advances the Organization’s professional image.
   • Promotes the organization’s mission, philosophy, and vision.
   • Maintains open and effective communications.
   • Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions and concerns.
   • Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for position.
   • Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
4. Assists with other organization initiatives as necessary.

COMPETENCY STATEMENTS:

• 100% For Our Kids: Places scholar success and safety above all else. 
• Curiosity: Asks hard questions, intentionally seeks continuous development.
• Preparedness:  Is intentional in the work, plans each step and carefully examines every choice while exploring even unconventional options.
• Positive Intent: Chooses to believe everyone is working to the best of their ability and with the best interests of the organization and our communities in mind.
• Progress: Strives to always be better. 
• Equity: Promotes and embodies fairness and impartiality.
• Collaboration: Works with others to better serve our community.
• Inclusivity: Listens to everyone’s ideas and treats everyone equal. 
• Communication: Communicates authentically and transparently making sure everyone is informed timely and appropriately of necessary information.
• Empathy/Compassion:  Does the best to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes, always aims to establish a trusting and safe space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, social work or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: 

• Previous K-12 teaching experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with youth required.
• Previous experience providing math support in a K-12 setting. 

Technical Skills:  

• Literacy knowledge.

Other Requirements:  

• Valid driver’s license 
• Flexibility regarding work location, as ODA is obligated to assign based on the needs of the campuses.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) 

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) 

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) 

C (Constantly) 

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands 

Lift/Carry 

Speak

F

Stand 

O 

Walk 

F 

Sit 

F

Handling /Fingering 

F

Reach Outward 

O 

Reach Above Shoulder 

O

Climb 

N

Climb Stairs

O

Crawl 

N

Squat or Kneel 

O

Bend 

O

10 lbs or less 

C

11-20 lbs 

O 

21-50 lbs 

N

51-100 lbs 

N 

Over 100 lbs 

N 

Push/Pull 

12 lbs or less 

O

13-25 lbs 

N

26-40 lbs 

N 

41-100 lbs 

N 

Other Physical Requirements, e.g., Vision, Hearing, Touch:

• Candidate must be able to perform the role with or without reasonable accommodations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• A school environment in a controlled atmosphere building.