Classroom Tutor in a Literacy Course for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to the Instructor.

SUMMARY

As a Classroom Tutor, you will assist faculty and work with non-traditional students, students with intellectual disabilities, who are taking a functional literacy class to develop their language and financial literacy skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist faculty with the implementation of small-group and individual instruction that has been planned by the course instructor 
• Assist with class-wide monitoring of student work (small-group or individual work) identified and planned by faculty
• Tutor students collaboratively (e.g. eliciting answers through questions; acknowledging success by stating specific strengths)
• Promote independence in students
• Assist with the collection of data on student performance and progress based on data collection systems provided by faculty
• Facilitate peer interactions based on guidance from faculty  
• Assist with photocopying, filing and overall organization of classroom materials as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to demonstrate appropriate skills in the subject being tutored
• Preference is given to candidates with relevant post-secondary credentials (e.g. Education Assistant Certificate, B.A., etc.) or candidates who have successfully completed relevant post-secondary courses (e.g. first-year English)
• Able to relate to students and work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong communication skills (able to speak and write English clearly and correctly)
• Able to work as part of a team and take direction from faculty
• Positive, patient, flexible
• Able to show initiative

SALARY INFORMATION

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $27.00