Home Instruction Tutor

Position Type:

Certified Support Staff

Date Posted:

10/14/2025

Location:

District

JOB VACANCY DESCRIPTION

Position: Home Instruction Tutor

Reports to: Building Principal and/or Chief Student Services Officer

Employment Status: Temporary

Salary: $37.05 p/hour

FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: Facilitate learning by providing instruction to home-bound students; teach and present subject matter accordingly.

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university

Appropriate State of Ohio licensure

Alternative to the above qualifications as Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Organizational and problem solving skills

General computer skills

Essential Functions:

Ensure safety of students

Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices

Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required

Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development

Distribute homework assignments

Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities

Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

Act as teacher and facilitator

Identify student needs, and cooperate with other professional staff in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems

Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades

Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Attend meetings and in-services as required

Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment

Instruct students in the locations and at the times designated

Counsel with colleagues, students and parents

Create an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

Utilizing assignments/materials prepared by classroom teachers, tutor students within allowable guidelines

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Interact with public in official capacity when required

Interact with Superintendent and/or Board of Education and present information as requested

Serve as a role model for students

Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner

Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships

Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues

Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students

Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary

Discipline students when necessary

Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor

Perform other duties as assigned

Equipment Operated:

Copy machine

Computer/printer

Television/DVD player

Telephone

Additional Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

Occasional interaction among unruly children

Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment

Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment

Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building and/or school district

Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance, use in the work place throughout his/her employment with the District.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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 and or appointing authority.