Position Title:  GEAR-UP Tutor   

Pay Grade:  Hourly  

($20.00 or Licensed Teachers $43.75)                                          

Description Approved/ Revised:  11/2023                   FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to:  GEAR UP Site Coordinator

General Responsibilities: Provide supplemental instructional tutoring services to assigned students individually and/or in study groups.

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

• Facilitates the group tutorial and inquiry learning process and directly assists students in the core subject areas such as mathematics, science, social studies and English.
• Collaborates with assigned teachers on areas of focus to assist student learning
• Coordinates with the GEAR UP team on tutoring opportunities for students
• Implements the goals and objectives of tutorials
• Works collaboratively with groups of students to effectively facilitate tutorial groups.
• Monitors the tutorial work of assigned groups of students to ensure their effective participation and growth.
• Facilitates weekly student notebook checks.
• Assists students in various subject areas, by being familiar with students’ textbooks and materials and classroom resources.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess an educational philosophy that supports access to a rigorous curriculum for any student with the desire and willingness to work hard.
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught including pre-algebra, algebra, grammar, spelling, language, critical reading, and writing process.
• Possess personal attributes of integrity and respect for others as well as ability to work effectively in collaborative teams and serve as a mentor for high school students.
• Possess effective organizational skills

• Implements goals, leads tutorial groups, manages multiple tasks, and meet

          deadlines.
Requisite Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• High school graduate enrolled in a college/university or a college graduate.

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls.  Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements.  It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  The administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary. 

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of educational programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.