Generic - Acceleration Tutor

Compensation: $30.00/per Hour (Maximum 18 hours per week) Shift Type: Part-Time Mesquite Independent School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Acceleration Tutor to plan, develop, and implement an effective acceleration program for at-risk students in a way that includes the best use of research findings, time, space, available technology, financial and community resources, so that student achievement will be maximized. *This position is funded with Compensatory Education and Title l funds. Continued funding of this position will be based on the availability of funding sources.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, with appropriate state certification for subject and level assigned

Preference will be given to applicants who:

• demonstrate a cognitive understanding of the subject matter and pedagogical skills in his/her teaching field
• have the ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• understand the various learning styles and show competence in developing and delivering instruction appropriate to students’ developmental needs
• exhibit effective communication skills and techniques, including verbal, nonverbal, and media communication that are sensitive to student differences and needs

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.