ESL TUTOR School Year 2026-2027

Akron Public Schools; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 46,838 - 49,593; Part time

Job summary

Akron Public Schools in Akron, Ohio, is seeking an English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutor to provide English lessons to students whose native language is not English. The role involves assisting students to meet academic standards, identifying EL students, and coordinating tutoring sessions.

Applicants must hold a valid Ohio teaching license, and a TESOL endorsement or Master’s degree in TESOL is preferred. The position offers an hourly wage of $34.84 for 24 hours per week during the school year.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio teaching license required.
• TESOL endorsement or Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in meeting or exceeding educational standards.
• Identify potential EL students for services.
• Provide English reading and writing lessons to EL students.
• Administer tests from target students.

Skills

Valid Ohio teaching license (P-3, 1-8, K-8, 4-9 ELA, K-12, or 7-12 ELA)

TESOL endorsement or Master's degree in TESOL (preferred)

Education

Valid Ohio teaching license

Job description

Job Title: English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutor

Job Code 039 • Time Schedule 4-6 hours a day, 24 hours/week (38 weeks) • Hourly Rate: $34.84 per hour • Collective Bargaining Unit: AEA • State Teachers Retirement System position

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio teaching license (P-3, 1-8, K-8, 4-9 ELA, K-12, or 7-12 ELA)
• Desired: In addition to the license, a TESOL endorsement or a Master’s degree in TESOL.

Responsibilities

• Assists identified students to meet or exceed 21st Century knowledge and skills, including state academic achievement standards.
• Screens and identifies possible EL students for ESL services based on the home language survey.
• Works with the building administrator to assess EL students annually on the OELPA (Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment).
• Follow‑up with the previous district on EL status for transferred students.
• Provides reading and writing lessons in English to EL students aligned with district‑adopted curriculum and EL standards.
• Sends parent notifications about EL services.
• Creates and plans lessons aligned to ELA standards in English to help EL students acquire English.
• Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Plans and delivers lessons that advance the learning of each individual student; shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Works closely with the ESL and World Languages Department to provide services to EL students in reading and writing.
• Designs authentic learning experiences for students to learn core knowledge, 21st Century skills, and literacies through collaboration, problem‑based learning, and curriculum integration.
• Works cooperatively with the Bilingual Education Staff and building staff to identify target students.
• Guides and teaches students, whose native language is not English, in the acquisition of learning subjects and speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English.
• Coordinates the scheduling of ESL tutoring sessions within the assigned building(s).
• Administers state, mandated, and district‑mandated tests from target students.
• Communicates frequently with the mainstream classroom teacher in identifying the special needs of ESL students.
• Works cooperatively with school personnel to plan and implement successful programs for LEP and mainstream students.
• Keeps up‑to‑date records of each pupil's progress.
• Communicates frequently with parents of bilingual students and submits interpreter requests as needed.
• Attends Bilingual Education/English as a Second Language workshops and in‑service meetings.
• Reports to and carries out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal or the K‑12 ESL and World Languages Supervisor.
• Organizes and plans for learning based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
• Assists in the planning for intervention and remediation in literacy for identified students who have not mastered the content standards and implements appropriate intervention.
• Develops and implements differentiated instructional strategies for each student's academic growth based on the OELPA/OELPS.
• Proficient in using technology as an instructional and management tool.
• Uses continuous, authentic, and appropriate assessment and evaluation measures that are evidence‑based and uses them to improve instruction and student learning and for feedback, including progress reports.
• Is flexible, resourceful, innovative, and can effectively manage the design and execution of learning experiences, both formal and informal.
• Provides learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the students.
• Models the teaching expectations that students are to accomplish.
• Contributes to and participates in ongoing professional development, including working with colleagues in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model.
• Maintains and improves professional competence.
• Uses evidence‑based and best practices to inform instruction and to work with colleagues.
• Works collaboratively to improve instruction and learning while sharing responsibility for outcomes with school and community.
• Uses a variety of communication methods and technologies to interact with students, parents, and staff.
• Maximizes opportunities for student success by creating positive working relationships with students.
• Remains flexible, innovative, and adaptive to change.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Equity Statement

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, “Protected Classes”).