ELL Tutor

Young World Physical Education

United States

On-site

USD 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an ELL Tutor to assist English Language Learners in their studies. The successful candidate will work closely with students and educators, employing effective communication and teaching techniques to foster motivation and learning. Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience with children, with bilingual skills preferred. The position is based in Sioux City, IA, and the role requires both instructional abilities and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

Minimum education includes a high school diploma and previous experience working with children.
Bilingual skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist and motivate students identified as English Language Learners.
Communicate and work effectively with teachers and parents as part of an educational team.
Use developmentally appropriate instructional interventions for various curricular activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Bilingual skills

Education

High school diploma

Two years of study at an institution of higher education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Job Title

ELL Tutor

Job Summary

The ELL Tutor provides assistance and motivation to students identified as English Language Learners. Works closely with students throughout the school day to help them learn and succeed in all classroom settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Communicate and work effectively with teachers, co‑workers, parents, and other caregivers as part of an educational team.
Practice professional, legal, and ethical conduct toward students, parents, and colleagues.
Motivate and assist students to build self‑esteem, discipline, interpersonal skills, independent thinking, and active learning.
Use developmentally appropriate instructional interventions for curricular activities in cognitive, motor, self‑help, social interaction, and language development areas.
Understand and appreciate diversity in children’s cultural heritage, lifestyles, value systems, and human rights.
Gather formal and informal data regarding students and provide feedback to teachers to improve instruction.
Participate in parent‑teacher conferences to facilitate communication.
Work with the ELL teacher to deliver the ELDA test and collaborate on K‑2 as appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality of student information and records.

Qualifications

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act prior to starting, you must have one of the following:

Two years of study at an institution of higher education.
Associate degree or higher.
Voluntary certification through the Board of Educational Examiners (Para‑educator Certification).
Successful completion of the ACT WorkKeys® (NCRC Assessment).

Additionally, applicants should be able to demonstrate fundamental job skills and may be required to complete ACT WorkKeys® assessments in Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, and Reading for Information to earn the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).

Education and Experience

Minimum education includes a high school diploma and previous experience working with children. Bilingual skills are preferred.

Communication Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups.
May communicate with parents or guardians of students.
Effective listening skills.

Analytical and Reasoning Skills

Ability to gather, collate, and classify data.
Problem‑solving skills to identify issues and create action plans.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

May be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate. The employee generally works indoors.

Technology Skills

Must be able to use the computer, process electronic requests, retrieve, and print information from various computer programs when needed.

Other Duties as Assigned

Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to achieve the program and/or district goals and objectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment.

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