Director of the Tutoring Center

Part-Time, 12-Month Employee (Evenings and Saturdays)

Compensation: $28.00–$31.00 per hour
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Overview:

Lawrence School seeks a talented, charismatic, and inspiring Director for our Tutoring Center. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of a robust tutoring and support center for the community at large.

The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership qualities, a deep understanding of literacy theory, and knowledge/sensitivity regarding the needs of students with learning and attention differences. A passion for helping students achieve success, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and the ability to interpret student progress data are essential.

Please note: The following description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in education with classroom experience preferred.
• Intervention Specialist degree and 3-5 years of experience teaching students with learning differences or coaching teachers in best practices preferred.
• Embraces the teacher/coach model to address professional development needs.
• Proactive with excellent critical thinking, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, timely implementation, and quality performance.
• Consistently demonstrates impeccable honesty, integrity, discretion, and judgment in all interactions.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruction and Management

• Plans and implements the operations of the Center in cooperation with the Associate Head of School and the Administrative Coordinator of the Ethan D. Schafer Center.
• Establishes overall policies and procedures in alignment with Lawrence School’s mission and vision.
• Recruits, trains, and supports tutors within the program in tandem with the Associate Head of School, Lower School Academic Dean, and Administrative Coordinator of the Ethan D. Schafer Center.
• Supervises and evaluates Tutoring Center staff and oversees all evening and Saturday operations, including Alphabet Adventures.
• Maintains appropriate enrollment, registration, and student records in accordance with Business Office guidelines.
• Secures required classrooms, materials, and supplies for ongoing operations.

Instructional Support & Evaluation

• Observes tutor performance, providing feedback and recommending instructional improvements.
• Assesses tutor skills and needs to recommend professional development that increases student achievement.
• Evaluates student progress using data to ensure proper curriculum placement and recommends additional support services when necessary.
• Prepares written scope/sequence guides, lesson plans, and reports to support best practices in reading, writing, mathematics, and subject-area instruction.
• Promotes and maintains positive, collaborative relationships with the Ethan D. Schafer Center, the Advancement Office, and the broader school community.

Additional Responsibilities

• Represents Lawrence School at community and professional functions.
• Participates in continual professional development and learning opportunities.
• Supports the mission of Lawrence School and performs other work-related duties as assigned.

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to adaptively manage stress, effectively guide student behavior, and respond appropriately to school emergencies.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, timely implementation, and quality performance.
• Consistently exercise discretion and judgment.

WORK AUTHORIZATION:

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

TO APPLY:

Email a resume, cover letter, and three professional references in PDF format to Chris Cossel, ccossel@lawrenceschool.org by Monday, August 24. No phone calls, please.

ABOUT LAWRENCE SCHOOL:

“Great Minds Don’t Think Alike.” This belief is at the heart of Lawrence School’s mission: to teach students with learning differences using diverse learning strategies, ignite their potential, and inspire academic, personal, and social success. Lawrence School is a co-ed, independent 2–12 school serving over 200 students from 80 communities across 11 Northeast Ohio counties. Across our two campus locations, we are dedicated to fostering an educational environment where all students can thrive. We are proud members of NAIS, ALDS, OAIS, and CCIS, and are accredited by ISACS.

Lawrence School welcomes students, staff, and trustees of all ages, races, colors, religions, sexes, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, handicaps, and national/ethnic origins to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available at the school. Lawrence School does not discriminate in administration of its education or admission policies, hiring practices, tuition assistance, or other school-related initiatives.