Job Description
Position Type: Reading Tutors
Date Posted: 6/8/2026
Location: Site to be determined
Position Start Date: 2026-2027 school year
Closing Date: Open until filled
Hours: 6.75 hours per day
Salary Range: $15.90 per hour, subject to increase based on experience. This position includes employee benefits.
Reports to: Building Principal.
General Requirements Clearances: Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, paid for by the applicant.
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree. South Dakota teaching certificate with Elementary endorsement. Must be highly qualified for the position according to South Dakota Department of Education guidelines and regulations.
Experience Desired: Previous experience working with students is preferred. Experience with students needing additional assistance is helpful.
Other Requirements: Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong listening and problem-solving skills, skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management. In-depth knowledge of effective teaching strategies and subject matter. Portrays a positive self-concept and attitude toward teaching. Maintains professional appearance. Demonstrated ability to work courteously and cooperatively with people in a multi-person environment. Ability to work efficiently with a wide range of students, staff and administration. Demonstrated computer skills. Ability to handle stress and the ability to exercise self-control. React to change productively. Demonstrated ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality in dealing with individuals and/or their records.
Physical Requirements: This position requires constant eye-hand, mind-eye coordination. Intermittent speaking, standing, walking, sitting, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling and writing. Frequent carrying of up to twenty five (25) pounds.
Essential Functions - Support the philosophy and mission of the Aberdeen School District.
- Assist with assessments to identify students in need of additional reading support.
- Select materials and plan guided reading lessons.
- Assist with groups of students to reinforce classroom guided reading instruction.
- Assist individual children in need of additional guided instruction.
- Maximize available amount of time for teaching.
- Establish and maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
- Maintain an organized and attractive physical work environment.
- Recognize signs of emotional/physical distress in students and take appropriate action when necessary.
- Maintain appropriate management and supervision for all assigned students.
- Take all reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Meet and instruct assigned students in the location(s) and time(s) designated.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participating in district-initiated staff development.
- Communicate effectively and clearly with others.
- Use appropriate and effective written and spoken language.
- Respond to communications within the school district, (e-mail, voice mail, interoffice memos, postal mail) in a timely manner.
- Adhere to all district policies, handbooks, and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.
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