Chicago Public Schools
SY23-24 Tutor Corps Math Site Lead (Part-Time/Temporary Role)
Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
SY23-24 Tutor Corps Math Site Lead (Part-Time/Temporary Role)
Job Number:
230002OR
Posting Date
:
Jun 26, 2024, 11:00:00 PM
Primary Location
:
Central-42 West Madison Street (Student Assessment and MTSS)
Position Type
:
Non-Union Position
Overtime Status
:
Non-exempt
JOB DESCRIPTION - Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 330,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity.
Located within the Department of Student Assessment and MTSS in the Office of Teaching and Learning, the district’s Tutor Corps is an initiative focused on high-dosage, targeted tutoring in Math for grades 6-12 and Reading for grades K-5 to address unfinished learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is part of the district’s multi-year commitment under the Moving Forward Together initiative which is supported by federal American Recovery Plan (ARP) Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) funds through June 2024.
The part-time/temporary Tutor Corps Math Site Lead will support the implementation of the district’s Tutor Corps by providing guidance to part-time temporary tutors and supporting the effectiveness of the tutor services provided at each CPS school. This part-time/temporary position will be compensated for time worked on an hourly basis. The work schedule for this role will consist of an estimated 20-30 hours per week for an anticipated period of 12 months beginning in May of 2023 and ending in June of 2024. Due to the part-time/temporary nature of this work, this is not a benefit-eligible position. This role will report to the Program Manager, Tutor Corps.
Responsibilities:
Lead and coach tutors to effectively provide individualized instruction in a group setting using established curriculum.
Motivate tutors by developing them professionally and personally.
Manage students’ learning progress and engagement throughout instructional sessions.
Build and maintain relationships with families, students, and school leaders.
Monitor and communicate student and school performance metrics in a timely manner.
Collaborate with different partners including tutor vendors, research partners, and district-level team members.
Become proficient with digital educational materials and processes.
Meet regularly with math teachers to optimize the alignment of curriculum with math class instruction and scopes and sequences, and to seek feedback for future improvements.
Support a caseload of 10-20 schools located in different parts of the city.
In cases where the school POC is absent, assist with the creation of a student roster and tutoring schedule.
Evaluate whether schools are following the Tutor Corps prescribed model and report these findings back to the Tutor Corps Math Coordinator and Program Manager, helping schools with corrective actions as needed.
Perform additional duties and ad hoc assignments as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education Required:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience Required:
Minimum of three (3) years of professional work experience in teaching or tutoring, including experience working with children, is required. Two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the education field may be accepted in combination with completion of a preferred degree.
Previous leadership experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Exceptional math knowledge through at least Algebra I.
Ability to work 20 - 30 hours per week.
Ability to travel to multiple schools to provide on-site support.
Ability to cultivate teamwork and balance various leadership responsibilities.
Ability to inspire a passion for math among tutors and students.
Ability to navigate a digital education platform.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders.
Other Requirements:
Access to transportation to travel to other sites is required.
Valid Driver’s License and vehicle access preferred; required work-related travel completed in a personal vehicle may be eligible for mileage reimbursement.
Conditions of Employment:
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency:
Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19:
Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire.
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230002OR
Posting Date
:
Jun 26, 2024, 11:00:00 PM
Primary Location
:
Central-42 West Madison Street (Student Assessment and MTSS)
Position Type
:
Non-Union Position
Overtime Status
:
Non-exempt
JOB DESCRIPTION - Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 330,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity.
Located within the Department of Student Assessment and MTSS in the Office of Teaching and Learning, the district’s Tutor Corps is an initiative focused on high-dosage, targeted tutoring in Math for grades 6-12 and Reading for grades K-5 to address unfinished learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is part of the district’s multi-year commitment under the Moving Forward Together initiative which is supported by federal American Recovery Plan (ARP) Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) funds through June 2024.
The part-time/temporary Tutor Corps Math Site Lead will support the implementation of the district’s Tutor Corps by providing guidance to part-time temporary tutors and supporting the effectiveness of the tutor services provided at each CPS school. This part-time/temporary position will be compensated for time worked on an hourly basis. The work schedule for this role will consist of an estimated 20-30 hours per week for an anticipated period of 12 months beginning in May of 2023 and ending in June of 2024. Due to the part-time/temporary nature of this work, this is not a benefit-eligible position. This role will report to the Program Manager, Tutor Corps.
Responsibilities:
Lead and coach tutors to effectively provide individualized instruction in a group setting using established curriculum.
Motivate tutors by developing them professionally and personally.
Manage students’ learning progress and engagement throughout instructional sessions.
Build and maintain relationships with families, students, and school leaders.
Monitor and communicate student and school performance metrics in a timely manner.
Collaborate with different partners including tutor vendors, research partners, and district-level team members.
Become proficient with digital educational materials and processes.
Meet regularly with math teachers to optimize the alignment of curriculum with math class instruction and scopes and sequences, and to seek feedback for future improvements.
Support a caseload of 10-20 schools located in different parts of the city.
In cases where the school POC is absent, assist with the creation of a student roster and tutoring schedule.
Evaluate whether schools are following the Tutor Corps prescribed model and report these findings back to the Tutor Corps Math Coordinator and Program Manager, helping schools with corrective actions as needed.
Perform additional duties and ad hoc assignments as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education Required:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience Required:
Minimum of three (3) years of professional work experience in teaching or tutoring, including experience working with children, is required. Two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the education field may be accepted in combination with completion of a preferred degree.
Previous leadership experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Exceptional math knowledge through at least Algebra I.
Ability to work 20 - 30 hours per week.
Ability to travel to multiple schools to provide on-site support.
Ability to cultivate teamwork and balance various leadership responsibilities.
Ability to inspire a passion for math among tutors and students.
Ability to navigate a digital education platform.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders.
Other Requirements:
Access to transportation to travel to other sites is required.
Valid Driver’s License and vehicle access preferred; required work-related travel completed in a personal vehicle may be eligible for mileage reimbursement.
Conditions of Employment:
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency:
Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19:
Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire.
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