GRCHS Educational Support Services (ESS) Tutor
POSITION TITLE: Educational Support Services (ESS) Tutor
BUILDING: Grand Rapids Christian High School
CONTRACT/STATUS: School year, 20–22 hours weekly
REPORTS TO: Educational Support Services Coordinator, Building Principal
COORDINATES WITH: ESS Office Assistant, Classroom Teachers, Academic Skills Teachers, Parents
POSITION SUMMARY
The ESS tutor provides responsive instructional support for students under the direction of the Educational Support Services Coordinator.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide personalized support to struggling students
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Provide direct communication to families regarding student progress and needs
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Assist students with developing organization and self-advocacy skills
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Support and reteach essential learnings of courses and help students prepare for assessments
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Be a student advocate; get to know students well, promote a growth mindset, use positive language and tone, and maintain high expectations for all students
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Collaborate with ESS staff, classroom teachers, and Academic Skills teachers to provide accommodations for students according to their individualized learning plans
REQUIREMENTS
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Commitment to Christian education
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Teacher certification preferred
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Experience with struggling students
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Works well with colleagues
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Passion to work with a diverse student population from a Christian perspective
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Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong computer and organizational skills
The ESS Tutor is a:
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Disciple of Christ
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Culturally competent professional
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Communicator and collaborator
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Thoughtful neighbor
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Justice seeker
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Creative solution finder
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Lifelong explorer
READY TO APPLY?
Applicants should complete the online support staff application available on the GRCS website and submit it along with a letter of interest to Julie Watson (jwatson@grcs.org), Educational Support Services Coordinator, Grand Rapids Christian High School.