ELL tutor

Jefferson City School District; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an English Language Learner Tutor to provide supplemental instruction to ESOL students. The ideal candidate will support classroom teachers, advocate for ELL students, and collaborate to enhance language proficiency. This part-time position requires a minimum of 60 college credit hours and fluency in English. Responsibilities include administering assessments and fostering communication between students and teachers. This is an entry-level role in the field of education, focusing on primary and secondary education.

Qualifications

• Must have fluent listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.
• Ability to support and communicate needs of ELL students effectively.
• Ongoing assessment of fluency occurs through interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide supplemental instruction to ELL students under direction of ESOL teachers.
• Advocate for the needs of ELL students in the classroom.
• Administer language screenings and ACCESS assessments.
• Assist with evaluating the language needs of students whose families speak a language other than English at home.
• Assist with administering a language screener to students for whom a language barrier may be impeding their academic success.
• Participate in ongoing professional development including ELL staff meetings.
• Assist with administering the ACCESS for ELLs assessment.
• Communicate language needs and progress of students with classroom teachers, administrators and families.
• Familiarize yourself with the current ELL plan including programming guide and required forms.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English (speaking, listening, reading, writing)

Collaboration with teachers

Use of language teaching strategies

Advocacy for ELL students

Education

Minimum of 60 hours of college credit

Job description

English Language Learner Tutor (ELL)

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Reports to: Building Principal and/or Supervisor.

Position Responsibilities

ESOL students are assigned supplemental ESOL tutors, under the direction of ESOL certificated teachers who work with the regular classroom teachers to supplement the content-based delivery method in developing students' language proficiency. Supplemental instruction will be provided by ESOL tutors. Tutors will collaborate with classroom teachers and ESOL teachers to determine each student’s needs.

• Serve as a resource to classroom teachers to help ELL students achieve academically in the classroom.
• Use language teaching strategies to increase English proficiency for students who speak a language other than English at home.
• Advocate for the needs of the ELL students.
• Assist with evaluating the language needs of students whose families speak a language other than English at home.
• Assist with administering a language screener to students for whom a language barrier may be impeding their academic success.
• Participate in ongoing professional development including ELL staff meetings.
• Assist with administering the ACCESS for ELLs assessment.
• Communicate language needs and progress of students with classroom teachers, administrators and families.
• Familiarize yourself with the current ELL plan including programming guide and required forms.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

ESOL tutors are required to have a minimum of 60 hours of college credit. They must be fluent in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English. Speaking and listening fluency is assessed in the interview, as well as on an ongoing basis through staff and student interactions. Fluency in reading and writing are assessed through a written performance task at the time of hire.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industry: Primary and Secondary Education