Tutor, Executive Function (2604)

The Natick Public Schools Seek anMiddle School Executive Function Tutor Start date: 08/26/2024We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.Job TitleTutor, Executuve FunctioningLocationWilson Middle SchoolReports To PrincipalWork days/FTESchool Year 183 days/1.0 FTESalary/BenefitsSalary and benefits per Non-Rep Compensation scheduleBenefits Eligible?YesProfile of a Natick EducatorJOB GOAL: The Executive Function Tutor supports general education students who are indentified as needing academic and organizational support during the school day. The EF tutor will provide academic skills and strategies instruction and support to small groups of scheduled students.The Tutor provides individual and group tutoring to students and assists general education students with study skills, organization, work completion, time management, etc.Education: Bachelor’s DegreeSpecialized KnowledgeUnderstanding of pre/adolescent developmentUnderstanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and opportunityPreferred ExperienceExperience working with pre/adolescents Experience working in a diverse public school preferredExperience working with students who are English language learners preferredExperience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidateSkillsDemonstrated aptitude for work to be performedBilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirableStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsStrong organizational and time management skillsCandidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleaguesCandidates must be flexible and collaborativeCandidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growthSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.ResponsibilitiesAs identified through the RTI process, students will participate in an Executive Function workshop during an appropriate RTI block at their school. Each school will employ an Executive Function tutor whose role is the following:Administer a screener/informal assessment tool to appropriate students and/or train classroom teachers to deliver the assessment Provide targeted EF instruction during an RTI block with lesson planning and on-going progress monitoring through goal attainment plan Consult with teams and teachers to support EF in the classroomSupports And Skill Instruction Will IncludeAdaptable thinkingPlanning and organizationSelf-monitoring and goal settingSelf- control, impulse control, shifting tasks/transitionsWorking memory, study skillsTime managementWork Environment And Physical RequirementsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations. On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces; remain in a stationary position for periods of time; operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.); read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids; position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;observe details at close rangein the school setting, ensure the safety of students;multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;may need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting lifting up to and including 25 lbsthe noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.SELECTION GUIDELINESFormal applicationRating of education and experienceOral interviews Reference checkStrong record of work performance in current and previous roles requiredSuccessful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.