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

The Classroom Tutor will assist faculty in implementing literacy instruction for students with intellectual disabilities and monitor student progress. They will also facilitate peer interactions and handle classroom administrative tasks such as photocopying and filing.

Candidates should have relevant post-secondary credentials or completed coursework and demonstrate strong communication skills. The role requires a patient, flexible individual who can work collaboratively within a team environment.

• TeamworkPreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred
• Classroom organizationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Literacy instruction
• Small-group instruction
• Individual instruction
• Student monitoring
• Data collection
• Peer interaction facilitation
• Classroom organization
• Communication skills
• Patience
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Literacy
• Communication
• English Language
• Financial Literacy
• Organizational Structure
• Proactivity
• Filing

• Education
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Intellectual Disabilities Counselor
• Tutor
• Teaching Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Tutors

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week