Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Urban school district raising college readiness

Certified Tutor - ELP

Tutoring & Academic SupportPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USA$30In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
A valid Tennessee professional teacher's license.
At least two years of successful classroom experience.

Responsibilities

Provide before- and after-school instruction through Extended Learning Programs (ELP) at an assigned site in accordance with Tennessee Department of Education standards for School-Administered Child Care and the public extended day outline.
Generate tutoring plans for each student, detailing individual goals and suggested enrichment activities for home and school, and assess and document student progress.
Develop and assist students with academic exercises and class activities, concentrating on small groups and individuals as necessary.
Compile, prepare, and organize instructional materials and the classroom for learning activities.
Reinforce knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher.
Assist the teacher with academic instruction and daily routines, skills, and concepts as needed.
Provide instructional support and reinforcement to students identified as needing tutoring services.
Use instructional practices, behavior-management strategies, assessment techniques, and directed teaching methods.
Collect and compile statistical data for accountability and program development as needed.
Collect, organize, and complete information required for reports and evaluation.
Communicate and collaborate with teachers, central office staff, and local school administrators.
Complete at least 18 hours of professional development each school year.

Purpose and Scope

Instructs and directs the activities of students to help them achieve maximum academic success, in accordance with Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), or other program guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the primary job elements.

Essential Job Functions

Before and after school hours ELP, the Extended Learning Programs (ELP) for students at an assigned site in accordance with the Tennessee State Department of Education standards of School-Administered Child Care (Chapter 0520-12-01) and the public extended day outline.

Generates tutoring plans for each student that details individual goals and suggested enrichment activities for both home and during school; assesses and documents student progress.

Develops and assists students with academic exercises and class activities; concentrates efforts with small groups of students and individuals, as necessary.

Compiles, prepares, and organizes materials and classroom for instruction and other learning activities.

Reinforces all knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher.

Assists teacher with academic instruction and the instruction of daily routines, skills, and concepts as needed.

Provides instructional support and reinforcement to students identified in need of tutoring services.

Utilizes effective instructional practices, behavior management strategies, assessment techniques and directed teaching methods.

Collects and compiles statistical data as needed for accountability and program development.

Collects, organizes, and completes information necessary for reports and evaluation.

Communicates and collaborates effectively with teachers, central office staff and local school administrators.

Shall complete at least eighteen (18) hours of professional development each school year.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduated from an accredited college or university with Bachelor’s degree. Valid Tennessee professional teacher’s license. Minimum of two (2) years of successful classroom experience.

(PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree=6 years plus required years of experience.

Compensation: 30 to N/A (USD)

About the Company

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Urban school district raising college readiness

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is a large urban school district focused on closing the achievement gap and preparing students for college, careers, and life. It operates by ensuring every classroom has an effective teacher, every school is led by capable administrators, and by applying progressive, data-driven strategies to boost learning outcomes. The district differentiates itself through measurable progress: earning a level 5 growth rating for three years, doubling district-wide math proficiency in three years, and moving I-Zone schools from the bottom 5% to a trajectory toward the top 25% within five years, despite serving a high share of economically disadvantaged students. Its explicit goal for 2025 is that 80% of students be college and career ready, 90% graduate high school, and 100% enroll in post-secondary education.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Memphis, TN
Founded: 1867

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