Job Description
Caddo Parish Schools Job Description Job Title: Mentor/Tutor
Grade: G
Department: Title I Homeless
Prepared By: Dr. Norcha Lacy
Approved By: Emily Stanford
Approved Date: August 30, 2024
SUMMARY The Mentor/Tutor will provide personalized guidance and support to students. This role focuses on fostering students' academic success, personal growth, and well-being by building strong relationships, providing resources, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and other stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with McKinney-Vento students to encourage open communication.
- Identify students' strengths, interests, and areas for improvement to tailor mentorship strategies.
- Offer emotional and social guidance, helping students navigate challenges and build resilience.
- Assist students in setting academic and personal goals.
- Provide academic support through tutoring, homework assistance, and study skills development.
- Monitor progress of academic and personal toward goals,
- Provide feedback and adjust strategies as needed.
- Organize group sessions on topics such as time management, stress reduction, and college/career readiness with high school students.
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to keep them informed of their child's progress and collaborate on strategies for support.
- Coordinate with school counselors, psychologists, and other support staff to ensure comprehensive care for students.
- Maintain accurate records of student interactions, progress, and any interventions.
- Prepare reports on student outcomes and program effectiveness.
- Stay informed about best practices in education and mentorship.
- Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance mentoring/tutoring skills.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Two years college (48 hours minimum) including 9 hours of Mathematics and 9 hours of English or an Associate degree/or higher or pass the test stipulated by the Louisiana State Department of Education. Some previous experience working with children is preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Knowledge of writing reports, presentations, and procedural manuals. Proficiency in presenting information and responding to questions from groups of teachers, administrators, and the public.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of assigned personnel. Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with schools, staff, agencies, parents and the public. Ability to handle pressure, objectivity, confidentiality, organization, planning skills, reporting skills, listening, verbal communication, and client relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand for long periods. The employee is required to use hands to handle or feel controls, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move light weight.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to neglect of duty, dishonesty, and engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct, which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
CHAIN OF SUPERVISION Homeless Coordinator/Title 1 Programs
Executive Director of Federal Programs
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 194 days
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Employee Signature Date Caddo Parish School District
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