Tutor (Youth with Disabilities:Phoenix)

Submitted by Laura Kirk on Mon, 10/25/2010 - 2:40pm

LOCATION

515 North 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043
See map: Google Maps

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Fingerprint/background clearance is required.
  • Tutor must already have a state of Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card (at own expense)
  • Tutors presenting proof of application for fingerprint clearance may work with those 18 and older until they receive their fingerprint cards.

SCHEDULE OPTIONS

Semester availability

Fall
Spring
Summer

Service hours

Morning
Afternoon

Available days/hours

Goodwill is flexible with days and times Interns can work. All hours will be conducted Monday through Friday bewtween 8:00am and 4:30pm. We are willing to work around intern's class/work schedule.

Interns will work 5-10 hours per week, conducting tutoring, community outreach, lesson plans, and various other activities. All activities will be held at Goodwill's Corporate office (25th Ave and Peoria).

Duties will include up to 4-5 hours of classroom instruction time and up to approximately 4 hours per week developing lesson plans to ensure lessons for each student are individualized. The first few lesson plan sessions will be conducted with the Career Advisors so each volunteer understands what is expected during classroom time. Before implementing lesson plans, volunteers will first submit to Career Advisor for approval. Additional time may be spent assisting with community outreach efforts for Goodwill youth programs.

REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS

  • Favorable background check
    • Tutor must already have a state of Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card (at own expense)
    • Tutors presenting proof of application for fingerprint clearance may work with those 18 and older until they receive their fingerprint cards.
  • Looking for students working towards a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Elementary, Secondary or Special Education, Social Work, or related degree.
  • Tutors must be patient and able to assert control in classroom.  Participants are expected to attend each session and spend allotted time working on assignments with tutors.
  • Tutors must already have a state of Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card (at own expense).
  • Tutors must be able to work with a diverse group of people

CATEGORIES

Education
Mentoring
Social Services
Youth (direct interaction)
Youth IV: 14-18 years (high school)
Youth V: 18-22 years (young adult)

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Goodwill of Central Arizona

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

Duties

This will be an ongoing project aimed at assisting youth with disabilities ages 14-21 in increasing basic Reading, Math, and Language skills.  Some youth may need to increase initial basic skill levels by only one grade level, while others may need to increase scores in all areas to a grade level of 9.0 or higher for purposes of entering post-secondary education or training programs.  Most students have initial basic skills levels from 2.0 to 6.0

Students may have a variety of disabilities including specific learning disabilities, mild mental retardation, cognitive impairments, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, emotional/psychological disabilities and/or speech/hearing impairments – therefore, tutors must be patient and be willing work creatively with diverse learners.      

Population served

Youth with disabilities ages 14-21

Community need/impact

Youth with lower test scores experience more obstacles in finding career opportunities and employment.  Tutors who assist individuals with disabilities increase their basic skills will provide the community with more employable and productive citizens. 

Youth in our programs are low income and face significant barriers to education and employment. In order to advance in life, these youth need basic reading, math, and writing skills so they can become more self-confident, support themselves, and achieve their dreams.

Helping youth increase their basic reading, math and language skills will help them become more self sufficient by providing them a chance for better career opportunities and employment.