Blueprint Fellows
play an integral role in heightening student achievement in schools across the
country. On a daily basis, Fellows build individualized lessons based on
predetermined curriculum and plan activities that help to fill in academic gaps
students may have to strengthen academic performance inside the classroom.
During the course of the year, Fellows are building strong relationships that
help to increase each student’s self-confidence in and commitment to his/her
education, helping to foster a positive future for each student.
While teachers have classrooms of 25 or 30 students, Fellows manage no more
than 4 students at a time. This allows for the individualization of remedial
and supplemental instruction. Fellows receive on-going mentoring and
professional development as well as receive written evaluation of feedback from
their assigned Fellows Coordinator. Fellows are charged with focusing on the
individual needs of their students, helping to bolster and accelerate student
achievement while helping to close any skill gaps that may exist.
For the 2014-2015 school year, there are opportunities available in Denver, CO,
St. Louis, MO, Salem, MA, and Boston, MA. Now accepting applications.
Expectations
Fellows have a variety of responsibilities that allow them to be an integral
piece of their student’s educational experience. Fellow responsibilities
typically fall into one of the following categories: Instruction, Planning,
Communication & Feedback, and Compliance. Examples of duties that Fellows
have that fall into these categories include:
Instruction:
• Carry out all the responsibilities of an academic tutor and ensure that
students are constantly learning and being challenged.Observe, monitor, and
assess students’ performance on a regular basis and record data to track
student performance.
• Assist students in setting and reaching academic goals.
• Modify instruction and related lesson plans based on student assessment
results.
• Present subject matter to students using a variety of research-based
instructional strategies centered on students’ individual needs.
• Work alongside school staff to broaden the academic and instructional
resources available to students.
Planning:
• Plan daily and weekly lesson plans based on predetermined curriculum.
• Prepare instructional activities that aid in mastering specific academic
skills, including subject matter content and state-mandated and end-of-course
assessments.
• Collaborate with appropriate classroom teachers, department administration
and Fellow Coordinator to ensure that each student is on track with their
classroom materials and instruction.
Communication & Feedback:
• Reach out to a student’s family at least once every two weeks to update the
family on the student’s academic progress in tutorial.
• Develop a frequent and consistent line of communication between the student’s
family and the school regarding a student’s academic status.
• Actively participate in professional development activities necessary to
successfully carry out job-related duties.
• Meet with Fellows Coordinator in order to receive coaching and formal
evaluation feedback.
Compliance:
• Maintain confidentiality of student information as required by law and
district policies.
• Enforce school/district behavior rules and policies.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Being a Fellow is an intense but rewarding experience. It’s important that each
Blueprint Fellow understands the urgency and rigor needed to help each and
every student succeed in school. The following is what we are looking for from
each and every one of our Fellows.
• Willingness to be a team-player with a strong sense of personal
accountability and strong communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to be flexible and deal with a certain
amount of unpredictability.
• The ability and willingness to go above and beyond to help support student
achievement.
• Associates degree or higher required.
• Experience working with adolescents or related field preferred.
• Experience tutoring or mentoring youth is preferred.
Salary and Benefits
The salary for a Fellow position is $20,000-$21,000 per school year depending
on site location. Depending on start date, salary may be pro-rated. The Fellow
position includes a benefits package.
To apply, contact career@mountida.edu for directions.
