English Learner Tutor

Various Buildings; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Port Huron Area School District is seeking an English Learner Tutor to support EL students within the general education setting. This part-time role covers 20–25 hours weekly across 179 instructional days, with immediate start.

Candidates must pass the PCMI background check and certifications, communicate effectively, and engage with diverse families. Travel within assigned buildings may be required, and reliable transportation with a MI driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma, College Degree Preferred
• Pass PCMI Background Check and PCMI certifications for employment
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems creatively
• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, presentation and public relations skills
• Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds of families
• Experience with school, family and community activities and programs preferred
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk for long distances, climb stairs, and move frequently in and out of a car
• Possess reliable transportation and MI driver's license with satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

• Support and promote English language acquisition and content instruction for EL students within the general education classroom.
• Meet with Teacher Consultant or EL teacher to determine the needs of EL students
• Provide support / guidance of how to access translation resources when needed
• Attend EL professional development meetings
• Attend parent meetings, if requested by EL Teacher Consultant, EL Teachers and Classroom Teacher
• Complete required documentation by established deadlines
• Maximize students' success by maintaining focus and minimizing outside distractions
• Conduct themselves professionally and represent the School District positively

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Public relations skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school Diploma, College Degree Preferred

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Building: Various Locations

Position: English Learner Tutor

Hours/Times/Calendar: 20-25 Hours per Week / Times vary / 179 Days

Effective: Immediately

Allocation: 1.125.64.3760.3115

• High school Diploma, College Degree Preferred
• Ability to Pass PCMI Background Check and PCMI certifications for employment
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems creatively
• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, presentation and public relations skills
• Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds of families
• Experience with school, family and community activities and programs preferred
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk for long distances, climb stairs, and move frequently in and out of a car.
• Posses reliable transportation and a valid MI driver’s license and satisfactory driving record which includes no at-fault accidents or moving violations during the past year, or no more than one at-fault accident or moving violations during the past three years and no DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs) convictions

Job Responsibilities

• Support and promote English language acquisition and content instruction for English Lerner (EL) students within the general education classroom.
• Meet with Teacher Consultant or EL teacher to determine the needs of EL students
• Provide support / guidance of how to access translation and interpretation resources, such as LanguageLine, when needed
• Attend EL professional development meetings
• Attend parent meetings, if requested by EL Teacher Consultant, EL Teachers and Classroom Teacher
• Complete required documentation by established deadlines
• Maximize students success by maintaining focus and minimizing outside distractions while working with students
• Assume other responsibilities as determined by their supervising administrator that are within grant funding guidelines
• Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position and projects a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups

SELECTION COMMITTEE

EVALUATED BY SUPERVISING ADMINISTRATOR

SALARY DATA AS PER NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job ID: 5974927

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Caryn M. VanderHeuvel , Director of Human Resources
• Central Office
• Port Huron, Michigan 48060
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]