Tutor - Independent Contractor

Tutor – Pinellas Support Team

Job Summary

The Tutor provides individualized academic support to children receiving services through the Pinellas Support Team. Tutoring takes place in the home, school, or a community setting convenient for the family. The Tutor identifies academic needs, develops targeted learning support, and partners with parents and schools to improve educational outcomes and school readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent tutoring sessions focused on improving reading, writing, math, and school readiness skills.
• Assess academic performance, establish baseline scores, track progress, and target a 20% improvement in identified skill areas.
• Encourage school engagement and maintain communication with the child’s school.
• Model effective learning strategies, homework support, literacy activities, and positive parent-child interactions.
• Document services and student progress through regular progress notes and assessments.
• Participate in literacy initiatives, summer reading programs, monthly quality assurance meetings, and coordination with the Pinellas Support Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Teacher certification and two years of school-based experience, or two years of direct tutoring experience.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the organization’s insurance carrier.
• Must maintain workers’ compensation insurance or qualify for and obtain a state exemption, as applicable.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, schools, colleagues, and program staff.