Job Title:        GEAR UP Academic Tutor          Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

 

Reports to:    GEAR UP Coordinator                 Pay Grade:    (Part-time)                                                                                                                          Associate's Degree or 2 years of post-

                                                                            secondary education: $20/hr.

                                                                            Bachelor's Degree:     $25/hr.

                                                                            Degree and Certified: $35/hr.      

                                                                                               

Dept./School: Secondary Campuses                  Initiated Date:  August 23, 2004

           

                                                                            Revised Date:   October 13, 2022

District Primary Purpose:                

To assist and promote La Joya ISD District in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

 

Department Primary Purpose:         

To provide GEAR UP students with academic assistance in academic areas where improvement is needed.

                       

Qualifications:                                  

High School Graduate and College Students with a preferred strong math or language arts background. 

           

                                               

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

 

1. Assist students in mastering the Texas Essential Knowledge and skills in the core academic areas 
2. Assist students in improving study skills necessary for improving academic performance.
3. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
4. Keep teacher informed of student progress and areas of concern.
5. Interact and communicate in a supportive, courteous, and respectful manner with students, families, community members, and other staff members.
6. Maintain student confidentiality.
7. Attend skill development training for tutors.
8. Become familiar with textbooks and material in classes assigned.
9. Set an example of personal and academic excellence.
10. Adhere to district rules, policies, and regulations.
11. Any other duties assigned by the GEAR UP Coordinator.           

All applications must be submitted on line for professional and clerical positions to the La Joya I.S.D. Office of Human Resources Department. (www.lajoyaisd.com)

 

POSITION WORKING DAYS:          Minimum 20 hrs. Weekly

           

 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read and fully understand the duties and responsibilities this position is to provide to my campus/department.

 

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