Part-Time ELL Tutor: Empower Language Growth

Jefferson City School District; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson City School District seeks an English Language Learner Tutor (ELL) for our Jefferson City, Missouri area. The role collaborates with ESOL certificated teachers and regular classroom teachers to support language development and academic achievement.

The tutor provides supplemental instruction, helps assess language needs, and participates in ongoing professional development and staff meetings. Position is part-time with duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 college credits.
• Fluent in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Fluency in reading and writing is assessed in interview and via a written task.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to classroom teachers to help ELL students achieve academically in the classroom.
• Use language teaching strategies to increase English proficiency for students who speak a language other than English at home.
• Advocate for the needs of the ELL students.
• Assist with evaluating the language needs of students whose families speak a language other than English at home.
• Assist with administering a language screener to students for whom a language barrier may be impeding their academic success.
• Participate in ongoing professional development including ELL staff meetings.
• Assist with administering the ACCESS for ELLs assessment.
• Communicate language needs and progress of students with classroom teachers, administrators and families.
• Familiarize yourself with the current ELL plan including programming guide and required forms.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

English fluency

Education

60 college credits

Job description

Jefferson City School District seeks an English Language Learner Tutor (ELL) for our Jefferson City, Missouri area. The role collaborates with ESOL certificated teachers and regular classroom teachers to support language development and academic achievement.

The tutor provides supplemental instruction, helps assess language needs, and participates in ongoing professional development and staff meetings. Position is part-time with duties as assigned.