Elementary SOL Academy Tutor

ElementaryTeacher for Standards of Learning (SOL)  After-School Academy

Position Purpose 

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, this individual will serve as SOL Academy instructor to improve students' achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Essential Functions 

• Uses data to target instruction
• Develops and administers assessment techniques and methods to ascertain the particular needs of individual students identified as in need of SOL reading, writing, and mathematics instruction. 
• Develops reading, writing and mathematics strategies, and lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments. 
• Teaches knowledge and skills in letter and word recognition, sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary, proper word usage, writing, and mathematics. 
• Conducts remedial learning activities, incorporating technology and a variety of instructional methods and materials. 
• Creates evaluation instruments and procedures to monitor the student progress and the effectiveness of instruction. 
• Documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; develops lesson plans; models the necessary skills to perform assignments; and provides feedback to administration and teaching staff regarding student progress, expectations, and goals and objectives. 
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, regarding reading, writing and mathematics assessments and remedial teaching techniques.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required. 
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. 
• Selects appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment to support the SOL instruction based on student's areas of need. 

Additional Duties 

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. 

  Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. 

  Skills, Knowledge, Abilities 

•  Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. 
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, writing, and mathematics. 
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of intervention plans. 
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. 
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. 
• Ability to organize and coordinate work. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile   

Certification/License: 

• Virginia teaching license preferred in the areas of Elementary Education and / or Special Education.

Education: 

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. 
• Masters Degree preferred. 

  FLSA Status:             Exempt