Policies and Expectations
In accepting a tutor position in the America Reads & Counts program, I will to adhere to the standards of excellence expected of me. I agree to all of the following:
Participation
Participation
- Attend each and every scheduled shift I have during the semester.
- Attend an orientation at the beginning of each semester.
Professionalism
Professionalism
- Dress in manner that is professional and appropriate for working with children and youth.
- Keep all personal electronic devices away and not bring them out until I have left my site.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards the students and teachers at my placement site.
- Share feedback on and questions about my tutee’s academic progress with the supervising teacher or site coordinator.
- Hold in confidence any information disclosed to me about a tutee, verbally or in reports, by school faculty and staff or by program staff.
Proactive Communication
Proactive Communication
- Notify the office and site coordinator at least one week in advance of a planned absence.
- Notify the office and site coordinator before the start of a tutoring session in the case of illness or an emergency.
- Notify the office of any challenges or concerns.
- Respond to emails in a timely manner.
Payroll
Payroll
- Sign in and out at the site each time I tutor.
- Enter time on HR Direct every week by 11:59 PM on Saturday.
- Track my hours to continue working through April 28, 2021. If I run out of federal funding, I understand that I do not continue entering time on HR Direct and that I am expected to volunteer my time until the end of the semester.
Grounds for Dismissal
Grounds for Dismissal
- Falsification of hours.
- Repeated no call, no show for scheduled tutoring sessions.
- Five or more absences per semester.
- Violation of any other America Reads & Counts policies.