ESL Tutor for English Learners – Elementary

Anchorage School District; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Anchorage School District is seeking an English Language Learners Tutor at Spring Hill Elementary to assist non-English speaking and LEP students, individually or in small groups, to improve understanding of classroom concepts and learning goals. This position has PERS retirement eligibility and a 9-month work year.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and approved paraprofessional credentials in Alaska, plus strong organizational and communication skills and a commitment to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Meet Alaska paraprofessional requirements by credits, test, or approved training.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Provides tutorial sessions independently and with the classroom teacher, according to the individual needs and levels of academic achievement.
• Develops individual tutorial plans for students as necessary.
• Completes English Language Learners Program identification and assessment reports.
• Maintains attendance and program records for students referred to the English Language Learners Program.
• Collaborates with the classroom teacher in determining the needs of referred students, particularly ESL needs. Develops a plan to meet applicable goals for the students and establishes learning objectives for each referred student.
• Schedules and/or attends conferences.
• Attends scheduled in-service training programs.
• Assists students with materials which will assist with achieving English language proficiency.
• Acts as a liaison or interpreter/translator between the school, teachers, students, and parents when a language other than English is necessary.
• Introduce pertinent information to LEP students and classroom teachers about multicultural awareness issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credits or equivalent

Paraprofessional requirements (Alaska ASD)

Job description

The Anchorage School District is seeking an English Language Learners Tutor at Spring Hill Elementary to assist non-English speaking and LEP students, individually or in small groups, to improve understanding of classroom concepts and learning goals. This position has PERS retirement eligibility and a 9-month work year.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and approved paraprofessional credentials in Alaska, plus strong organizational and communication skills and a commitment to