High School Peer Tutor- Summer School 2026

Deadline Date: 05/22/2026

Description

• Initial screening will begin May 22nd, 2026.
• This position runs from June 18th - July 17th, 2026 (Monday-Thursday)
• Duty day runs from 8:15 am - 1:00 pm (5 hours per day)
• Position will be at FGHS

Job Title: FGHS Summer School Peer Tutor

POSITION SUMMARY

The job of Summer School Peer Tutor will work with other high school students one-on-one or in small groups to help students meet proficiency on Essential Standards. The Summer School Peer Tutor will be responsible for reporting to their assigned classrooms and checking in with students to see if they need help, or following the directions of the classroom teacher on how to assist the students or the teacher. This position reports to the classroom teacher and administrators and does not supervise any employees.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing academic support to students
• Creates a welcoming environment for support
• Collaborates with teachers and administrators, as well as other peer tutors

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confers regularly with the classroom teacher
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Successful completion of 10th or 11th grade by the end of the 2025-2026 school year

Experience: Prior experience in tutoring preferred. Experience and training in assisting others. Experience in working with culturally diverse students.

Skills: Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organization skills. Skills to use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling, as well as Spanish if possible.

Knowledge: Knowledge and experience in various levels of Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies– as well as how to explain concepts in those areas to other students.

Abilities: Work harmoniously with others. Work and communicate effectively with students,members of the public and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish, or other languages related to the job. Work independently without supervision, and with minimum oral/written instructions. Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations and policies. Significant physical abilities include lifting/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity, moving to various locations.

Continuing Education/Training Clearances: Pre-employment criminal justice fingerprint clearance and criminal background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• In an eight-hour day employee may:

• Stand/Walk [ ] None [ ] 1-3 hrs [X] 3-5 hrs [ ] 5-8 hrs
• Sit [ ] None [ ] 1-3 hrs [X] 3-5 hrs [ ] 5-8 hrs
• Drive [X] None [ ] 1-3 hrs [ ] 3-5 hrs [ ] 5-8 hrs
• Employee may use hands for repetitive:
• [X] Single Grasping [X] Pushing and Pulling [X] Fine Manipulation
• Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:
• [ ] Yes [X] No
• Employee may need to:

• Bend [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
• Squat [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
• Climb Stairs [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
• Lift [ X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
• Lifting:

• [ ] Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.
• [ ] Light Work: Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
• [X ] Medium Work: Lifting 50 occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
• [ ] Medium Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
• [ ] Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

EMPLOYEE STATEMENT

I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.

I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.

I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).