Orton-Gillingham Tutor

Job Title: Olton-Gillingham Tutor Supervisor: Chief Academic Officer Hours: Two days per week, from 3:15 - 4:15 pm. Compensation: Stipend- $75/hour Please note: A completed Orton-Gillingham certification is required for this position. Description: The Tutor executes Codman’s comprehensive one-on-one and small group teaching program which aims at improving students’ academic skills. They collaborate with the tutorial department (Director of Tutorial, Tutorial Coordinator, and tutors) to close skill gaps in grades 3-10. We are seeking Orton-Gilligham certified reading teachers. This completed certification is a requirement for this position. Responsibilities include (but not limited to): Tutorial Program Directly tutor small groups of students or individual students Tutor select students in grades 3-10 weekly with feedback and support from Tutorial Coordinator and Director of Tutorial Collaborate with lead teachers to identify key skills to practice with students Support curriculum development and implementation Collaborates with Tutorial Coordinator to adapt tutorial materials to age group and skill level of students Engage in professional development to support personal growth in curriculum adjustment Support students to achieve high levels of academic growth Grade and analyze weekly student work data in order to adjust future curricula Hold students accountable for living out the Habits of Scholarship at Codman Academy through leveraging school-wide culture systems and practices Academic Support Project support, as needed Community Engagement and Stewardship We are crew, not passengers, and we uphold that ideal as we support each other in reaching our shared goals. Every adult in our community is a teacher and a role model, and we model and implement EL Education design principles and core practices to the best of our ability in our roles. Advance the educational mission of the school by participating in duties and responsibilities consistent with building, upholding and promoting a strong Codman community. We actively value and solicit feedback in order to improve performance. Qualifications: We are looking for a dynamic leader with… a strong track record of success exceptional communication and motivational skills, including writing and speaking to diverse constituents a passion for Codman’s mission and EL Education philosophy, which deepens intellectual growth through experience, reflection and social action a proven ability to build community, inspire and lead teams, whether adults or students, to achieve ambitious learning and teaching goals facility utilizing data to drive improvement established habits of creative collaboration an abiding sense of urgency a Bachelor’s degree Non-discrimination Summary: Codman Academy does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, retaliation, sexual orientation, genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, coercion, and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their freedom to learn and work.