Wentzville R-IV School District
Position Description
Position Title
Title I - Instructional Assistant - Instructor/Tutor
Reports To
Building Principal
Summary
The Title I Instructor/tutor will be responsible for delivering one-on-one or small
group instruction to elementary students on a part-time basis, not to exceed 20
hours weekly.
Qualifications/Requirements
Instructional Assistants must meet the qualifications specified by the Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in order to obtain a substitute teacher
certificate and have a general understanding of the objectives of public school
education. Candidates must be able to produce standard English phonemes with
precision and consistency both in isolation and when blending them together into
words (through connected phonation). Have excellent verbal and written
communication skills in formal English. Pay meticulous attention to detail when
preparing for instruction, attending to students, documenting students’ progress,
and implementing feedback from coaches. Instructional Assistants may initiate
instruction and work independently with students.
Essential Job Duties
Assists in building relationships with students and other staff to create a
positive school culture.
- Participate in onboarding training sessions before the start of tutoring,
and engage in regular coaching sessions to continue to develop
tutoring skills.
- Begin work punctually and follow tutoring schedules efficiently.
- Tutor each of the assigned students each school day.
- Complete any necessary preparation for instruction to ensure each
student receives the instruction and support they need.
- Teach with fidelity to the scripted curriculum.
- Use creativity and resilience to engage and invest every student
