Tosa Tutoring Coordinator PT (.1) - Wauwatosa School District - Vacancy ID: 203795

The Wauwatosa School District is seeking a part-time (.1) Tosa Tutoring Coordinator.

Position Title: Tosa Tutoring Coordinator
Department/Location: Recreation Department
Job Classification: Select Employee (Non-Exempt)
Reports to: Recreation Program Coordinator
Supervises: Tutors

Position Summary: The Tosa Tutoring Coordinator engages youth, family and community members as partners: Collaborating with Wauwatosa Student Board Representatives on website maintenance, tutor recruiting and scheduling, program promotion to potential tutees and their parents, and responding to questions from tutors, parents and tutees: All to meet the goal to have tutors find ease and purpose in tutoring, and have tutees experience success through both academic achievement and personal connection.

Qualifications: 

·         High School Diploma with prior experience, working with and managing young people and/or education preferable

·         Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm, patience, problem-solving skills and flexibility 

·         Strong organizational skills, timely response by email, efficient communicator

·         Experience with or willingness to learn Google Sites and Zoom as needed.

·         Technology skills are important in this position

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, district personnel, and School Board Student Representatives 

·         Demonstrated experience of working effectively with parents and children 

·         Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication 

·         Experience working with diverse populations, a demonstrated ability to be culturally responsive 

·         Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with limited supervision

Essential Job Functions: 

·         Update and maintain the Tosa Tutoring website

·         Manage tutoring schedules and confirm tutors’ availability

·         Onboard new tutors and keep track of volunteer hours via Google Forms/Sheets

·         Assess and survey the tutors, parents and students tutored to resolve issues that arise

·         Research and review possible teaching and assessment resources to be used by tutors

·         Seek providers of possible incentives for tutors 

·         Manage social media platforms to promote the program

·         Work with School Board Student Reps and administration to expand program

·         Provide information to schools/administration which supports the tutoring program

·         Provide ongoing communication with high school tutors, elementary and middle school tutees, as well as parents and administrators.

·         Use student data to provide an ongoing review and analysis of all District tutoring needs

·         Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent people 

·         Become trained to recognize the signs of someone in a mental health crisis with Youth Mental Health First Aid; Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR); or Signs of Suicide (SOS) through Safe Schools.

·         Comply with the following requirement: “The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.”

·         Perform other duties as may be assigned 

Essential Physical/Mental Requirements: 

·         During the school year, Mondays at Lincoln Elementary School 5:30-7:00 and Tuesdays at Wilson Elementary School 5:30-7:00. Tutoring sessions are in 30-minute blocks. Administrative hours are completed remotely.

·         Perform light physical work, frequently lifting up to ten pounds without assistance in an indoor setting

·         Communicate effectively on the telephone and in-person to provide information and assistance

·         Move throughout the building and from building to building, including driving a vehicle 

·         Reach in all directions and bend/stoop to store and retrieve files, use telephone, copier, computer and other office equipment 

·         Have dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment 

·         Have hearing ability adequate to participate in numerous conversations throughout the day, both in person and over the telephone 

·         Complete job activities in an environment where background noise and frequent interruptions are the norm 

·         Maintain concentration and focus on tasks requiring timeliness and accuracy