ALTERNATIVE  INSTRUCTIONAL  MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
(AIMS)

Part III.  WHAT TUTORS CAN EXPECT AND WHAT IS EXPECTED OF TUTORS

Tutors assigned to the Reading Lab can expect to gain a wealth of experience in the field of education.  They will work daily with students on a one-one-one  or small group basis, guiding them in their attempts to become better readers.  The tutors will be assigned to work with students in the AIMS reading program and to assist teachers with their classes on scheduled lab days.  In addition, the tutors will work on special projects that help make the Reading Lab  a more effective learning environment.  Such projects may include editing the AIMS tests and lesson assignments, updating teach and tutor manuals, and assisting with the development of AIMS Online.   Tutors will be exposed to up-to-date print and computer software and online materials that have been developed to improve reading skills at all levels.  More experienced tutors will be assigned AIMS orientation sessions and assisting in the training of new tutors.

Tutors are expected to be to work on time, to work the full hours assigned, and to complete duties as assigned by the Reading Lab Coordinator.  If a tutor is late or can not make it to work due to circumstances beyond control,  the tutor is expected to contact the Reading Lab Coordinator and explain the situation. Last minute notifications will not be appreciated;  however, some notice is better than no notice.  For special situations when a tutor knows in advance that a personal or class activity will interfere with scheduled work times, the tutor should arrange for a substitute and discuss the situation with the Reading Lab Coordinator.

Specific tutor duties::

1. to assist students with AIMS  procedures and activities: 
   • taking of tests,
   • scoring of tests,
   • accurate reading  of computer printout,
   • giving appropriate assignments,
   • explaining assignments,
   • explaining use of  computer-assisted reading programs
   • and giving one-to-one assistance to students when tests and activities have not been enough.
2. to assist teachers with AIMS instructional activities:
   • checking progress of classes and individual students and
   • providing class reports when requested by the coordinator
3. to assist with the general management of Reading Lab
4. to help create new units and activities.