<p>Title: Literacy Tutor</p> <p>Reports to: Principal</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The Literacy Tutor provides 1:1 and small group instruction through in-class support and Tier 2 intervention sessions to students who benefit from additional support in developing literacy skills and competencies in grades K-5. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive and specialized literacy instruction to individual or small groups of struggling readers based on student needs reflecting established district and state standards; Implements Tier 2 interventions utilizing Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention program and other research based reading intervention programs; Works collaboratively with Literacy Specialist to form flexible groups based on students' changing needs to ensure best practices; Consults with classroom teachers and special educators to monitor students' progress or areas of concern and collaborates on reinforcing concepts taught in classroom; Plans and prepares necessary lesson materials for all grades, including writing lesson plans, preparing enrichment activities, and modifying curriculum; Screens all kindergarten, first grade students and other students identified with an unmet need related to literacy; Assists in administering reading assessments for students across all grades, using measures such as Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System to determine the deficits and strengths of students; Documents, analyzes and tracks data to monitor student progress; Prepares and maintains individual records of current and previous literacy students; Participates in Instructional Support Team meetings and Special Education team meetings, compiling student's work for review and observation, providing critical information necessary to design a plan to ensure student success; Maintains a positive and collaborative working relationship with classroom teachers and Literacy Specialist; Participates in on-going training and professional development in the area of literacy; Consults with parents at conferences or by email and telephone, as needed; Maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality; Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.</p> <p>Classification: ESPAS Level 9 Unit Position Schedule: 1.0 FTE Starting range: $29.50-$31.90 per hour</p>