Urgently Need Special Education Athletic Tutor (Cross Country-Indoor track-Outdoor track) in Windham, CT

Job title: Special Education Athletic Tutor (Cross Country-Indoor track-Outdoor track)

Company: Windham Public Schools

Job description: Special Education Athletic Tutor (Cross Country-Indoor track-Outdoor track) JobID: 5391

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• Assist students’ educational needs both individually and in small groups


• Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding students’ needs and requirements including IEP goals


• Assess the students using district assessments


• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required


• Monitor students’ progress using district assessments


• Utilize computer to establish and maintain student data


• Facilitate small group math and/or reading instruction determined by the Principal and/or teacher in both pull-out and push-in models


• Communicate in a positive manner with parents on the progress of students


• Collaborate with colleagues, students and parents


• Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents through effective use of progress reports, notes and/or conferences


• Tutor students in the locations and at the times designated


• Compile and maintain learning portfolios and reports of students


• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required


• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners


• Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways


• Attend meetings and in-services per negotiated agreement

• Makes contact with the public with tact and diplomacy


• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical background and family history


• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents


• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

• Experience working with young children


• Knowledge of academic area


• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing


• Effective, active listening skills


• Ability to work effectively with others


• Organizational and problem solving skills


• Basic knowledge of all other subject matter


• Ability to work effectively with others


• Basic computer skills


• Excellent reading comprehension


• Excellent math comprehension


• Small group instruction

• Bachelor’s degree in math, reading, elementary education or related field; Master’s preferred


• Experience working in schools supporting students experiencing reading and/or learning difficulties, preferred


• 2 or more years working as an Interventionist, Teacher or Tutor with children


• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred

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