Title III English Learner Mentor

Parma City School District; Town of Parma (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in the United States is seeking Title III Mentors to support bilingual students in understanding classroom assignments. The role involves translating core content between English and home languages, assisting teachers with student management, and engaging with parents. Ideal candidates will have strong language skills in English, Ukrainian, and additional languages, as well as some college education. This position may require attendance at parent conferences and occasional after-school hours.

Qualifications

• Must speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to translate information effectively in one-on-one situations.

Responsibilities

• Translate for the teacher to relay content information.
• Assist in translating from native language to English.

Skills

Ability to speak and understand standard Arabic

Ability to speak and understand Chinese

Ability to speak and understand Spanish

Ability to speak and understand Ukrainian

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Education

Some college preferred

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff

Date Posted: 11/12/2024

Location: Parma City School District

Closing Date: until filled

Title III Mentors needed for Ukrainian, Pashto, Dari/Persian, and Uzbek

Major Function

Translates core content for the bilingual student in order for them to understand classroom assignments and assists the teacher to understand the child’s needs. Assist teachers with daily non‑instructional activities, student management and parent/community needs.

Qualifications

• Some college preferred.
• Ability to speak and understand one or more of the following: standard Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Ukrainian. Must speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to speak and understand related dialects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.
• Ability to write simple correspondence in English and the student’s home language.
• Ability to effectively translate information one‑on‑one and in small group situations to students without bias.
• Previous experience working with non‑speaking second language learner students.
• Maintains a good attendance record and is punctual.
• May need to work occasional after school hours.
• May need to attend parent conferences with parent and/or make home visits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Translate for the teacher to relay content information.
• Assist the teacher in translating from the student’s native language to English and English to native language.
• Other duties as assigned.