Job description

Founded in 2002, Beyond Basics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to eradicate illiteracy, transforming the lives of students and creating stronger communities. Our one-on-one, multisensory tutoring program helps students achieve grade-level proficiency in reading in an average of six weeks. In addition to our structured literacy interventions, we cultivate curiosity and encourage a love of lifelong learning with fine arts activities that expand horizons.

The Reading Tester will play a critical role in helping Beyond Basics achieve its vision to provide effective literacy programs. The Reading Tester will be responsible for scheduling and conducting literacy assessments. This position is a part time role, with an uneven schedule. Scheduling hours are more significant at the beginning and end of each semester, and scheduling hours are lower during the middle of the semester. This position tends to be an excellent fit for retired educators who have an interest in staying involved with students on a part time basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedule Reading Tests in partnership with Literacy operations, so that the Reading Tester can enter the schools and conduct the assessment in partnership with other classroom activities
• Conduct the diagnostic assessments for students testing into the Beyond Basics structured literacy program, and then test those same students out of the program after the cycle as completed to allow the organization to better assess advancement and effectiveness of tutoring
• Enter assessment data into the corporate database for more effective tracking
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the assessment team

Requirements

• Teaching Certificate is required
• Bachelor’s degree required, ideally with a major in Education
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Highly organized person that is able to wear multiple hats in a fast moving environment
• A consummate team player with a flexible and creative approach
• Personal qualities of integrity, responsibility, punctuality, credibility, and commitment to Beyond Basics mission

Work Environment and Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, as well as talk and hear. The employee will regularly stand and walk. The employee may also be required to lift objects greater than 5 pounds. Specific Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to focus on documents.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is intended to describe the essential functions of and requirements for the successful performance of this position. It is not to be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements of this position, nor is it intended to limit the authority of any manager to assign and direct the activities of employees under his or her direction.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Southfield, MI 48075: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southfield, MI 48075

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