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The Tutor is responsible for assisting students in meetingtheir educational goals and aspirations through positive educational supportand direct tutoring. The Tutors is alsoresponsible for enhancing study skills and facilitating the understanding ofeducational concepts. Sessions shouldfacilitate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in an individual,group, virtual or in person setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides lessons or teaching in a variety of settings: in person, virtually, groups or individuals

• Creates lesson plans tailored to students’ ability levels,learning styles, grade level, curriculum and experiences

• In accordance with individual educational goals, providetraining and/or assistance to ensure growth toward goals

• Listens to and responds to the needs of students ,parents/guardians, and school district

• Assists students to:

• To develop and/or maintain a structured study plan

• To improve and maintain self-confidence in the academicenvironment with ensuring a calm and quiet study environment

• In the development of adaptive and effective coping skillswith academic related anxiety

• With access to community resources that assist students witheducational/academic goals

• To realize their educational and vocational goals and helpattain academic outcomes

• Utilizes State specific core curriculum content standards inevery tutoring session and documents appropriately in tutor progress note (ifapplicable per state working in)

• Completes all mandated supervision and training and maintainas required

• Advocates for students in all situations

• Bilingual abilities may be requested

• Ability to work as a member of a team, to complete tasks asinstructed, be receptive to new ideas, and be creative in solving problems

• Ability to also work autonomously, setting goals for worktasks and using strategies to effectively meet goals

Minimum Requirements:

• Teacher Credential Certification/ Licensure as required bystate or contract

• Degree in Education or relevant field as required by stateor contract

• Experience in tutoring, preferred

• 2 years teaching experience, preferred

• Experience or credential in Special Education, preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Participation and completion of the Company’s competencyprogram when applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

  Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.