Primary Purpose:

 Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for academic achievement in an after school setting as assigned..  May provide math and/or literacy support.. Program hours for elementary campuses are 3 - 6 pm and program hours for secondary campuses are 4 - 6pm.  Hours worked may vary depending on campus needs. Campus Enrichment Program Specialists will contact tutors to confirm availability to work at the scheduled day and time.

Minimum Qualifications: 

High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or regional accrediting agency). 

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by employee.

Required Experience: 

• None 

Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work well with children and adults

Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

Professionalism 

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope; Definitions 
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators 

Enrichment Management

The after school tutor provides enrichment experiences  through activities such as the following: 

• Provide hands-on, engaging educational activities to students.

Classroom Management 

The after school tutor works to improve the classroom through activities such as the following: 

• Supervise students during all assigned program hours and settings, including dismissal and transitions.
• Records and submits accurate daily student attendance to Enrichment Program Specialist.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage students’ behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. 
• Provide appropriate interventions for students according to the Afterschool Behavior Matrix.
• Promptly report all accidents or injuries (minor or serious) to Enrichment Program Specialists and document on incident form.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.  

Organization Improvement

The after school tutor works to improve the school or organization through activities such as the following:

• Adheres to general instruction and guidance from Enrichment Program Specialist.
• Ensure that all after school duties and instruction during assigned after school  working hours are directly related to the afterschool program.

Communication and Community Relations

The after school tutor promotes a positive tone for school or community relations through activities such as the following:

• Be a positive role model for students, support the mission of the District
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.   

Professional Growth and Development

The after school tutor participates in professional growth and development through activities such as the following:

• Attends all trainings as assigned.
• Follow the guidelines set forth by campus and district.

Qualities of Effective After School Tutors

The after school tutor exhibits qualities such as the following: 

• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
• Daily flexibility to changeover to different assignments as dictated by campus administration and school needs.  
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform campus principal of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Shall comply with District policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Shall comply with the standards of conduct set out in Board Policy DH (Legal) and (Local) and with any other policies, regulations, and guidelines that impose duties, requirements, and standards.  

• Arrives punctually to appropriate after-school check-in location. 
• Clocks in and out of True Time at assigned times. Turns in a Time Correction form on the same day if clock-in/out is incorrect.
• Daily flexibility to changeover to different assignments as dictated by campus administration and school needs.  
• Provides a two week notice to Enrichment Program Specialist and Campus Principal if no longer able to work afterschool.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Shall comply with District policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Shall comply with the standards of conduct set out in Board Policy DH (Legal) and (Local) and with any other policies, regulations, and guidelines that impose duties, requirements, and standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Equipment:

• Equipment applicable to the after school tutor assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work irregular hour and extended work hours to include holidays and weekends.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Occasional light lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment.  
• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination vibration. 
• Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, etc.), work outside, work around moving objects or vehicles, work on uneven surfaces.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.