Elementary Tutor (San Jose)

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About the Employer

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential.

And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. Embodying core values such as authenticity, community, tenacity, innovation, and excellence, Rocketship is founded on three pillars:

Personalized Learning, Talent Development, and Parent Power. Our innovative school model goes beyond traditional education by specializing in content areas like Humanities and STEM, enhanced with Learning Lab and Enrichment activities. We focus on nurturing the whole child, integrating social-emotional learning with a diverse enrichment curriculum, creating a holistic educational experience.

Our schools are deeply interconnected with the communities they serve, fostering meaningful relationships with families and ensuring that our teaching not only educates but also empowers. With a dedicated leadership team and a staff that's passionate about educational equity, Rocketship is not just a network of schools but a movement, making strides toward a transformative impact on the national education landscape.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Position Our Elementary Tutors are known as Individualized Learning Specialists (ILSs). ILSs work closely with a team of teachers to meet the needs of all students. They are responsible for managing and guiding a class of students while they work collaboratively in centers, independently on online learning programs, and for pulling small groups of students for additional academic support and interventions. Essential Functions Motivate students to participate in learning activities; create a positive student culture around centers, online learning and small group tutoring; maintain high behavioral expectations for all students Ensure that students have access to a positive and productive learning environment by enforcing all campus safety rules and behavior expectations Actively guide students in collaborative centers and on online learning programs; perform targeted individual interventions and assist struggling students in both centers and online programs Tutor small groups of students on literacy and/or math skills; use Rocketship-adopted curricula to deliver lessons which align to students' Individualized Learning Plans Interpret and manage online student data generated by Rocketship's suite of online learning programs Conduct weekly progress monitoring assessments of progress for students participating in intervention; communicate progress monitoring results to families and classroom teachers; work with grade level teams to interpret progress monitoring data and use it to make intervention decisions for students Communicate and collaborate with the teachers at their grade level, and school administrators; participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the Rocketship team Maintain all Learning Lab materials including computer equipment and accessories Qualifications Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support children in reaching high le

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