Bilingual Cultural Mentor - Fall Break Learning Academy

Shelby County Schools; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools seeks an ESL interpreter/educational assistant to bridge communication between staff, students, and families who speak languages other than English.

Responsibilities include interpreting, tutoring, translating documents, and handling routine clerical tasks. A relevant degree or coursework with ParaPro testing is required, with preference for bilingual instructional experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 48 semester hours; ParaPro required.
• Experience translating/mentoring in instructional or bilingual settings.
• Equivalency: Bachelor’s/Master’s degrees with required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides oral and written interpretation between school, teachers, parents and students.
• Provides academic tutoring and assistance for non-English-speaking students.
• Translates District/school documents to other languages as qualified.
• Documents all contact with and services provided to students.
• Performs routine clerical tasks (reports, correspondence, filing, phones, emails) as required.

Skills

Interpreting

Tutoring

Mentoring

Bilingual communication

Education

Associate degree or 48 semester hours

ParaPro Assessment Test

Bachelor’s degree equivalency formula

Job description

Purpose and Scope

The essential function of the position within the organization is to serve as liaison between District staff and students and parents whose primary spoken language is one other than English. The position is responsible for providing academic assistance to students in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program; interpreting for students, parents and teachers, and performing other duties as assigned. The position works under general supervision according to some procedures; decides how and when to complete tasks.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides oral and written interpretation between the school, teachers, parents and students.
• Provides academic tutoring and other academic assistance for non-English-speaking students; assists them in understanding and speaking fluent English.
• Teaches customs of American society to those from other countries and cultures.
• Translates District/school documents to other languages as qualified.
• Serves as chaperone on field trips as needed to facilitate clear communication with ESL students.
• Assists in enforcing school rules and regulations by monitoring students on school grounds.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding issues, programs, policies and procedures in areas of responsibility.
• Participates in meetings with teachers, principals and administrators to discuss issues in areas of responsibility.
• Documents all contact with and services provided to students as assigned.
• Attends training, conferences, meetings and workshops as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs routine clerical tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes and e-mails, entering and retrieving computer data.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours), a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience may be acceptable. Relevant training and experience is defined as one (1) year or more of experience in translating and/or mentoring; experience and training in working with students in an instructional environment, preferably within a bilingual setting.

Degree Equivalency Formula:Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.