Talent Search Tutor - Austin East and Fulton High Schools

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Talent Search Tutor is responsible for implementing and supervising activities within a specific area following all licensing requirements.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Provides academic tutoring in Rigorous Secondary School Courses to assigned Project Participants
• Documents all contacts with Project Participants Tutoring Logs and turns them into the Project Advisors
• Adheres to agency and Project policies and procedures
• Complies with grant and federal regulations

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Dependability proven ability to complete all tasks as assigned in an organized manner
• Ensures appropriate responses to all organizational correspondence using brand appropriate language and logos.
• Dedication to service demonstrated regular Attendance/Punctuality and an ability to learn and develop new skills
• Commitment and attitude that personifies a positive attitude at all times and the ability to multi-task
• Professionalism in appearance, ensuring that dress is professional and appropriate for function/situation based on organizational dress code policies
• Specific Individual measurable outcomes as determined by supervisor

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

 

• Minimum of college Sophomore classification; higher classification preferred
• Ability to demonstrate a 3.0 grade point average or higher in subject area of competency (math, science, English, composition, foreign language, etc.) levels of the Rigorous Secondary School Courses
• Ability to effectively tutor students and track academic progress as indicated on their Individual Academic Plans
• Ability to document all contacts with assigned Project Participants
• Knowledge of barriers to postsecondary education faced by low income and potential first generation college youth in the target area

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds
• Must be able to remain alert and energetic for 8 hours or more
• Must be able to maneuver around an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Continuous operation of computer and all other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and printer