Academic Tutor
The Housing Authority of Elgin
Elgin, IL, USA
30+ days ago
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<p><strong>PURPOSE</strong></p><ul><li>To teach basic skills (reading, writing, math) and GED preparation, modify the curriculum and materials to meet individual and program needs.</li><li>Coordinate, develop, or adapt a vocational-oriented curriculum in cooperation with the site team.</li></ul><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong>:</p><ol><li>Provide quality instruction to youth participants in all areas of the GED preparation curriculum. This includes basic reading, writing, math and algebra, science, and social studies.</li><li>Provide remediation skills training to youth who need upgrading literacy and numeracy skills through tutoring.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the GED certification exam requirements, processes, procedures, and study materials.</li><li>Administer and score all required pre and post-assessments using prescribed testing materials.</li><li>Ensure that participants who are basic skills deficient (BSD) increase a minimum of one educational functional level (EFL) in math, reading, or both.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date testing and outcome reports for both CASAS Goals and GED testing.</li><li>Develop and regularly update individualized learning plans for each youth participant in accordance with individual learning styles and skill levels.</li><li>In conjunction with other YouthBuild staff, modify curriculum and other learning materials to meet individual needs and program requirements.</li><li>Provide observations of youth participant’s strengths and weaknesses to case managers.</li><li>Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and sensitivity to the educational concerns, attitudes towards learning, and needs of YouthBuild youth participants.</li><li>Function as part of the site team in integrating basic skills and leadership development in all components of the program.</li><li>Employ a variety of materials, techniques, and technology to help learners improve important workplace skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and working as a member of a team.</li><li>Maintain a clean, organized, and professional learning environment.</li><li>Participate in staff development opportunities to enhance teaching strategies and methods.</li><li>Participate in special projects as required.</li><li>All other duties as assigned.</li></ol><p>Note that applicants interested in applying will need to formally complete an application, click link below to launch.</p><p>------------</p>