NOTE: This Position is Exempt from the Merit System.

DEFINITION:  Under direction of an assigned supervisor, utilize tutoring techniques which motivate participants to develop learning and study habits which assure overall educational growth at various school sites.  The program offers an academically challenging alternative to the traditional classroom setting for many public school students in Berkeley.  Students meet weekly one-on-one or in small groups with their subject teachers.  Additional support is available through the program’s tutors.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:  Tutor students in the areas of reading and language arts, English, Mathematics (Algebra and Geometry), Science, English as a Second language, Foreign Languages; assist in the preparation of materials required for remedial instruction in reading and math or any area where deficiencies occur; be responsible for scheduling and follow-up activities with students; participate in in-service training; attend staff orientation or team planning meetings.  (Some assignments may require that the candidate be able to converse with the student(s) being tutored in a number of languages other than English). 

KNOWLEDGE OF:  Substantive knowledge of the subject area(s) in which they intend to tutor; child-guidance principles and practices; principles, practices, procedures of assigned learning environment; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; effective interpersonal and communication skills.

ABILITY TO:  Due to the flexible nature of the program and the individualized instruction, tutors should be interested in general ed and alternative ed, be able to work individually and in small groups with students, be able to tutor multiple subjects and grade levels, have strong writing skills, and be able to commit to a minimum of 5 hours a week.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or working towards this level degree.

Required Documents: Applicants who possess the minimum qualifications listed in this notice must submit: a letter of interest, a resume, and a complete, official application form. Proof of transcripts must be submitted at the time of processing for employment. Paper copies of the application form may also be obtained at the Human Resources Department, 2020 Bonar Street, second floor, Berkeley, CA, 94702.

HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATION: Candidates must be fingerprinted through DOJ Livescan procedures at the time of appointment and a criminal record check must be completed and reviewed upon hire. [All convictions must be declared and explained and explained on the application*; failure to do so will disqualify the application.] Forms also available at the Human Resources Department.

OTHER:  Proof of identification for completion of a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

The Office of Human Resources reserves the right to modify this announcement. 

In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.