Fort Dodge Senior High ELL Tutor

Fort Dodge Community School District; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking an ELL Tutor to support students identified as English Language Learners. This role involves providing motivation and assistance throughout the school day to help students thrive academically. The ideal candidate will work closely with teachers and parents to create a supportive learning environment, employing effective communication and interpersonal skills. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering diversity and inclusion while making a significant impact on students' lives. If you are passionate about education and eager to help students succeed, this position offers a rewarding opportunity.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist English Language Learners to succeed academically.
• Support unfinished learning due to COVID-19.

Skills

Communication Skills

Bilingual

Interpersonal Skills

Motivational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Position Type:
  Professional Support/ Professional Support, Student Support
  
  
• Date Posted:
  4/10/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Fort Dodge Senior High School
  
  
• Date Available:
  08/19/2025
  
  

Position Type:
Professional Support/ Professional Support, Student Support

Date Posted:
4/10/2025

Location:
Fort Dodge Senior High School

Date Available:
08/19/2025

Fort Dodge Senior High ELL Tutor
Supervisor: Principal
Contract Length: 190 day contract
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: Professional Support, Student Services
Wage: $14.50

Job Summary

The ELL Tutor provides assistance and motivation to students that have been identified as English Language Learners. Works closely with students throughout the school day to help the students learn and succeed.

Essential Duties

• Support student unfinished learning due to COVID-19.
• Utilizes strategies to address unfinished learning
• Communicate and work effectively with teachers, co-workers, parents, and other caregivers as an educational team.
• Practice professional, legal and ethical conduct toward students, parents, and co-workers.
• Motivate and assist students to build self-esteem, discipline, develop interpersonal skills, think independently, and learn actively.
• Use developmentally appropriate instructional interventions for curricular activities in the areas of cognitive, motor, self-help, social interaction and language development for students.
• Understand and appreciate diversity in children’s cultural heritage, lifestyles, values systems, and human rights.
• Gather formal and informal data regarding students, and provide feedback to teachers to improve effective instruction for students.
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences to facilitate communication.
• Works with EL teacher to deliver the ELDA test.
• Maintain confidentiality with student information and student records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Bilingual is preferred.

Communication Skills

Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization. May communicate with parents or guardians of the student(s). Individual must have effective listening skills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of Time Physical Activity Occasionally
(1%-32%) Frequently
(33%-65%) Constantly
(66%-100%) Mobility - - X Bend - X - Talk - X - Hear - - X Operate Computer X - - Stationary Position X - - Balance - - X Lift Up to 50 pounds - X -
WORKING CONDITIONS: Amount of Time Working Conditions Occasionally
(1%-32%) Frequently
(33%-65%) Constantly
(66%-100%) Indoors - X - Evenings X - - Weekends X - -
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Aaron Davidson, Executive Director Educational Services, 515-576-1161, [e-mail], located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, [e-mail], Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District’s Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, [e-mail], 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Physical/Sexual Abuse Reporting The District’s Designated Investigators of Physical/Sexual Abuse of Students by School EmployeesRoger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731,[e-mail], located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The alternate is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, [e-mail], Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District’s Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [e-mail], located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District’s Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, [e-mail], located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The Deputy Coordinator is Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [e-mail], located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Rev. 7/2024

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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