Tutor (Redwood City)
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
The Position
Integrated Learning Specialists (ILSs) work closely with a team of teachers to meet the needs of all students at that grade level. As our Learning Labs evolve into a rotational model this year, ILSs are responsible for working as a team to manage the students in the lab. The students would be rotating through independent work on online learning programs, Tier II interventions for additional academic support, project-based learning or other activities such as library time, advisory or legos. The centers will vary based on school, and our ILSs play a key role in the introduction of key life skills for our students leveled to their needs / progress.
Essential Functions:
- Motivate students to participate in learning activities in a collaborative environment; create a positive student culture aimed at working together; maintain high behavioral expectations for all students with respect for one another and the space they are in.
- Ensure that students have access to a joyful yet productive learning environment by enabling a culture of innovation while enforcing all campus safety rules and behavior expectations.
- Actively “coach” students on all computer programs and ensure that the educational software used in the lab effectively meets the needs of students; perform targeted individual interventions and assist struggling students on computer programs.
- Tutor small groups of students on literacy and/or math skills; use Rocketship-adopted curricula to deliver lessons which align to students’ needs.
- Conduct regular progress monitoring assessments of progress for students participating in intervention; communicate progress monitoring results to families and classroom teachers; work with grade level teams to interpret progress monitoring data and use it to make intervention decisions for students.
- Interpret and manage online student data generated by multiple educational software programs.
- Communicate and collaborate with the teachers at their grade level, and school administrators; participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the Rocketship team.
- Maintain computer equipment and accessories.
- Proactively support the implementation of various learning centers within the lab bringing in new ideas as needed; ensure all centers are being run with fidelity and all students are getting an opportunity to hone in on new skills offered by the centers.
- Manage the execution of rotations and transitions into the centers by our students seamlessly.
- Serve as a mentor for our students helping them achieve their learning goals with a strong focus on driving student agency.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to Rocketship’s mission, vision, and goals
- Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support children in reaching high levels of academic success
- Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members
- Basic computer skills including troubleshooting and an ability to communicate about technical difficulties
- Ability to efficiently interpret, manage, and utilize multiple sets of data in order to best support students’ progress
- Ability to learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Public Schools
- Fluency in English
- Flexibility and a willingness to learn
- Interest in becoming a credentialed teacher is a plus, but not required.
- Bachelor’s Degree is a plus, but not required
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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