Instructional Tutor

The Beachwood City School District has an opening for an Instructional Tutor at Beachwood High School for the 2026-2027 school year.

Start date: August 20, 2026.

Must possess or be eligible for Ohio State Board of Education Licensure 7-12 Mathematics or K-12 Intervention Specialist.

BEACHWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Instructional Tutor

Reports to: Building Principal

Employment Status: Beachwood Federation of Teachers (BFT) Contract

Position Summary

• Instructional Tutors are certified teachers who function in a support role for students under the direction of classroom teachers.

Required Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Current Ohio Department of Education license
• Meet all health requirements mandated by law
• Satisfactory completion of the BCII and FBI background check
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle license

Job Responsibilities & Duties

Planning and Preparation

• Establish clear and appropriate annual goals for the tutoring program based on the age of the students served
• Effectively and creatively access resources within and outside the District to advance program goals
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to design an effective tutoring program to meet individual student needs
• Develop appropriate assessments to provide accurate and meaningful data on individual student progress as well as the effectiveness of the tutoring program

Managing the Environment

• Create an environment of respect and rapport by modeling appropriate behavior and managing student behavior accordingly
• Establish positive and respectful rapport with students to create a high degree of trust and comfort in the relationship
• Establish a culture of high expectations for student learning, achievement and pride in their work and accomplishments
• Create routines and transitions to keep students focused and on track with their goals and objectives
• Ensure a neat and well-organized work area that is comfortable for students

Delivery of Service

• Work with individuals or small groups assisting students who need extra time and/or alternative instruction to master learning goals and complete the learning activities designed and assigned by classroom teachers
• Assist students with organizational skills generally needed for academic success as well as by tailoring this assistance to the individual needs of the students served
• Promote the development of appropriate study skills and help students acknowledge and assume responsibility for setting goals and achieving success
• Provide alternative testing environments based upon the individual needs of the students served

Professional Responsibilities:

• Accurately reflect on individual effectiveness of tutoring program and take appropriate action for continuous improvement
• Ensure accuracy of all reports, records and documentation and submit in a timely manner
• Maintain contact with both teachers and parents.
• Assist in the writing of IEP’s and 504’s
• Develop relationships of mutual support and cooperation with colleagues, actively participating in professional learning communities and making a substantial contribution to school and district projects/activities
• Seek out opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skills
• Display high standards of honesty, integrity and confidentiality in interactions with colleagues, students and the public and fully comply with all school and district policies.
• Work to ensure that all students receive a fair opportunity to succeed, especially those traditionally underserved.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend training, meetings and in-services as required
• Develop ongoing professional relationships and networks
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services or Building Principal

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team, or independently with limited supervision
• Ability to problem solve, organize effectively and react productively to interruptions and changing conditions
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and make sound professional decisions
• Ability to act in accordance with the professional code of ethics
• Ability to avert problem situations and intervene to resolve conflicts; professionally interact with aggressive, disruptive and /or unruly students

Personal Conduct Requirements

• The employee shall exercise honesty and integrity in his/her relationships with the Board of Education and the administration
• The employee shall promote a positive image of the District through exemplary personal conduct
• The employee shall report misconduct or violations of policy or procedure following established Board policy
• The employee shall actively support the efforts of the Board of Education and the Superintendent in the pursuit of District goals and interests
• The employee shall not disrupt District operations or undermine the positions of the Board of Education and administration
• The employee shall demonstrate the ability to interact in a positive manner with staff, students and the public and promote a positive image of the district through exemplary personal conduct including but not limited to:

• The ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, with tact, diplomacy and excellent grammar
• The demonstration of effective listening skills
• Remaining free of any alcohol or controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Beachwood City School District

Physical Demands

• Ability to hear and speak, read and write, sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, use hands to operate a computer and other equipment, kneel, bend at the waist, reach overhead – above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies, ability to lift, carry, push and pull items up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority.