Neglected & Delinquent Program Tutor
New Orleans, LA
Finance - Central Office – Federal Programs and Grants /
Part-time /
On-site
NOLA Public Schools Vision
The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success.
Position Summary
The Neglected & Delinquent Program Tutor is a residential facility-based position located at either Boys Town or Raintree House and is responsible for improving educational services for children and youth in local, tribal, and State institutions who are neglected, or delinquent children and youth, so that they can meet the same challenging State academic standards that all children in the State are expected to meet. This position provides individual or small group instruction to students assigned to the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Be available for up to 8 hours per week, generally Monday through Thursday during the hours of 3:30pm-7:00pm to provide tutoring services at assigned residential facility;
- Use specified evidence-based small group and/or individual instruction to improve educational services for children and youth in local, tribal, and State institutions who are neglected, or delinquent students across subject areas and assessment preparation;
- Incorporate educational technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences;
- Provide youth with well-rounded learning experiences including, but not limited to exploration opportunities;
- Build meaningful relationships with youth and decrease the likelihood of dropout;
- Maintain accurate data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress;
- Interact collaboratively and productively with site personnel;
- Perform other related jobs as needed.
Educational Background
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university, and meet the requirements and expectations set in Act 99;
- Valid Louisiana teaching certification strongly preferred;
- Teaching experience strongly preferred.
Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
- Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices of education.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong classroom management skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies.
$50 - $50 an hour
Salaries are determined by educational background and/or relevant years of experience.
Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday;
- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely;
- Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely;
- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;
- Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.
Performance Evaluation
The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS to ensure renewal of certification.
EEOC Statement
NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
