Title I Tutor - EduStaff Position

At Battle Creek Public Schools, transformation is underway and excellence is on the rise! Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) is a school district located in Calhoun County, Michigan (conveniently located between Chicago and Detroit), serving the city of Battle Creek as well as parts of Emmett, Pennfield and Bedford townships, and the City of Springfield. With a bold goal of achieving 100% success for every Bearcat, we offer a broad range of education experiences to meet the individual needs of students at all levels, including experiential learning, individualized instruction, advanced and accelerated curricula, and outdoor education.In 2017, BCPS received an historic investment from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and we are continuing our transformation plan, advancing bold, top-to-bottom changes to provide a world-class career, college and community-ready education for every student, in every grade, at every school.We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development. Apply now and join the Bearcat family. Believe in the Change!QualificationsMichigan Teacher CertificationMust be flexible and organized and willing to work as a team with other staff members.Must have prior experience in an elementary classroom setting.Experience working with students in the Reading and Writing (balanced literacy) Experience in developing lesson plans in all subject areas.Experience in collaborating with colleagues.Responsibilities:Tutoring or assisting individual studentsTeaching small group lessonsProviding additional instruction in reading and math skillsAssist in social development skillsCollaborating and supporting teachers' programming goals, and teaching strategies while reinforcing students' learning strategies in the classroomAssist classroom teachers in documenting appropriate assessment data that results in fair, though not equal, assessment. Ensure that data collection is accurate and timely.Engage in professional development on a continual basisMaintain confidentialityPromote and advocate for the school and district mission and vision statementsSupport academic, and behavior goals that have been set for studentsCommunicate proactively and professionally with students with teaching staffConduct all work activities in a professional mannerDemonstrate commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environmentReinforce student success following highly structured protocols and data documentation methodsUnderstand and participate in the implementation of Positive Behavior Support initiatives in the buildingOther duties as assignedSCHOOL SAFETY CLEARANCE: The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $73.00) is the responsibility of the successful applicant.The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height, or marital status in its employment practices.