Tutor Advocate

Department Migrant Education Budget Title Tutor Local Title Tutor Advocate Proposed Posting Date Classification Salary: $20/hour Duties

The Mid-Hudson Migrant Education Program provides individualized instruction and support services in order to promote the academic success of migrant eligible students. This is accomplished in partnership with migrant parents, youth, schools, and community members. This position is renewed annually subject to the Research Foundation guidelines and the availability of grant funding.

Duties for this role include but are not limited to:

• Provide positive youth development and direct instructional services to migrant youth through tutoring, advocacy and support services in student homes, in-school, and libraries

• Maintain contact with students' teachers to align support with classroom instruction through a strategic approach

• Assist in planning/recruiting/chaperoning/transporting field trips and other program sponsored events

• Participate in required professional development

• Submit timely and accurate required paperwork (instructional forms, activity logs, time sheets, travel reimbursement, etc.)

• Requires evenings and some weekends

Qualifications

Required:

• Strong English oral and written communication skills

• Ability to develop goals aligned to student academic needs

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and internet based platforms

• Bilingual Spanish

• Personal transportation required

• Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends as necessary

Special Instructions to Applicants

Electronic submissions required. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3628.

Candidates will be required to electronically submit:

• cover letter
• resume
• contact information for three professional references

Please apply by visiting https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2320

Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis

Other important information about this vacancy

The Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.

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