Reading Tutor- Term (Temporary)

– Reading Tutor (term)

Beginning – August 8, 2023

Ending – May 10, 2024

Part time (3 - 5 hours per week) – Grant Funded

Jeanne Wanzek, Associate Professor, Principal Investigator

Job Summary:

The position of Reading Tutor is responsible for serving as a reading tutor for first grade students attending an afterschool program for a federally funded research project in the Department of Special Education. This position includes teaching small groups of first grade students using a structured reading program, a minimum of 3 times a week, attending professional development sessions, recording student progress, and assisting in other project related activities (e.g., administer assessments, manage materials). All training for the reading tutor position (i.e., instruction, data collection, progress monitoring) will be provided to the reading tutors.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

• Teach a structured reading intervention with high fidelity and quality to a small group of first grade students in an afterschool program 3 times a week; teach make-up sessions in case of absences
• Attend team meetings and maintain communication with project coordinators and afterschool program site coordinators/reading coaches
• Administer progress monitoring measures
• Document student attendance and behavior
• Assist in other project related activities (e.g., administer assessments, materials management)

Minimum Requirements:

• This position requires a high school diploma
• Daily access to transportation to Davidson County, TN schools

Preferred Requirements:

Prior experience working with children

Prior experience tutoring individual or small groups of students

Prior experience administering group and individual assessments to children

About the Work Unit :

Ranked as the #1 Special Education Program in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for more than a decade, our department has long been a leader both in research and practice.

The mission of the Department of Special Education is to improve the lives of children and youth with disabilities through (a) the preparation of exceptionally competent teachers and researchers, (b) conducting research that informs and improves educational programs and behavioral interventions, and (c) leadership in professional associations and advocacy for persons with disabilities. We are committed to equipping students with diverse backgrounds and experiences to provide exceptional services and supports to people with disabilities and their families.

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