Tutor-Dyslexia Interventionist

Job Announcement: HR2025:102
Position Title: Tutor-Dyslexia Interventionist
Advertising: Publicly
Department: Education
Division: Community Services
Immediate Supervisor: Exceptional Student Advocate
Department Director: Director-Education
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Regular Part–Time (2 positions)
Mandatory Reporter: Yes
Background Check Required: Yes (child-sensitive) **
Opening Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Closing Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

Overview
In our hourly positions, we look for dedicated individuals who value respect, take pride in accountability, and embrace a culture of collaboration and excellence. As an integral part of our team, you will contribute to a positive and supportive environment where every effort is appreciated, and every role is essential. Your commitment to upholding our values and maintaining a strong work ethic will help us achieve shared success.

Primary Objectives
The Tutor-Dyslexia Interventionist is a key line-level position responsible for providing academic therapy to students with dyslexia, enabling them to master course material and successfully progress to the next level. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. PCI Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs and departmental objectives, as assigned.
This role plays a strong commitment to understanding and embracing the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Essential Functions

• Provides intensive, direct, academic therapy in individual and small group tutoring sessions.
• Implements the Orton-Gillingham method with fidelity.
• Facilitates learning as a guide and coach to assist the student to become a successful, independent learner.
• Plans and utilizes appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect an understanding of students’ learning styles and needs.
• Evaluates students to measure skill progression and to determine areas of improvement.
• Works to ensure high levels of learning, social-emotional development, and achievement outcomes for each student.
• Manages student behavior to maximize their learning potential and minimize disruptions to others.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Academic Language Therapy, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in teaching remedial reading or providing academic language therapy.
• Documented training and experience using one of the following: Orton-Gillingham Approach, Wilson Method, Preventing Academic Failure (PAF), The Lindamood-Bell Program, or Rave-O.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with students who have reading difficulties.
• Must possess certification of “Mandatory Reporter Training” or obtain it during the first week of employment.
• Must possess and maintain First Aid/CPR certification or obtain within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

Core Competencies Required

• Absolute confidentiality
• Must be friendly and courteous at all times and must possess exemplary customer service skills.
• Must be able to establish rapport with students and communicate well with them quickly
• Must be a positive role model for students.
• Must be well organized and possess attention to detail.
• Must be proficient in Excel and Word.
• Must be able to effectively manage groups of children while working with each child in the group.
• Exhibits appropriate and professional behavior at all times while maintaining emotional control under stress.
• Must possess the ability to encourage and empower students and act as an advocate on their behalf.
• Ability to identify students’ need for support services and to make appropriate referrals.
• Demonstrate the ability to attend work regularly to avoid disruptions to program operations and student success.
• Ability to remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
• Takes accountability for performance and results.
• Open and honest communicator who follows policies and procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

• The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
• Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other volunteer insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase.

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.