Description:  
Reading Tutor provides intervention and instruction to students who are not yet performing at grade level in reading.  The RT works with individual students or small groups and follows a schedule and protocol provided by certified teachers and the school adminstration.  The RT is also responsible for progress monitoring assessments and data entry.

Supervised by:
School Principal and/or their designee.

Qualifications:

• College degree (teaching certification preferred)
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of reading and writing skill building
• Knowledge of progress monitoring measures (eg. reading fluency and comprehension)
• Experience working with middle school students

Work Environment:

• Often work indoors, moving between classrooms and other school areas
• May work outdoors during physical education and recess.
• May be exposed to noise levels that are distracting
• Work near others, often within a few feet
• Work related tasks may be subject to deadlines and time constraints

Physical Demands*

• Must possess the ability to stand, sit, and walk unassisted and provide movement assistance to students as needed
• Must possess the ability to lower self to a seated position on floors, and to move from a seated position on floor to standing position unassisted
• Must possess normal visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, and depth perception

*The physical demands of this position 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 of this job.

 

Work Days:

• Monday - Friday, School Year calendar

Work Scheduled:

• School Year Claendar - 7:55 am to 3:00pm

Compensation & Benefits:

• EWPS offers an exceptional benefits package, including paid time off, participation in the Town of East WIndsor sponsored retirement plan, and a percentage cost share for premium health, vision and dental insurance plans. (percentage amount may be based on current collective bargaining agreement)
• Hourly compensation $25.00.14-$28.51, based on experience