Tutors SY26/27: Non-Public Schools

Multiple Locations; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Lowell Public School District is seeking a part-time ESL tutor to support Limited English Proficient students across grades at assigned Lowell schools. You will provide ESL and content-area tutoring, assist with reading and math instruction, and maintain student portfolios and records.

Under direct supervision of a certified teacher, you will communicate with parents and participate in district trainings, meeting up to 15 hours weekly at the school. Experience with SEI methods is preferred.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts ESL teaching certificate preferred; SEI endorsement preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience teaching language learners preferred.
• Ability to implement sheltered English and collaborate with teachers.

Responsibilities

• Provide ESL and content area tutoring to Limited English Proficient students.
• Provide reading tutoring for middle school students and math tutoring for elementary students.
• Maintain student portfolios and records; communicate with parents/guardians.
• Work under supervision of a certified teacher and participate in trainings.

Skills

ESL tutoring

Reading tutoring

Math tutoring

Student recordkeeping

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Massachusetts ESL teaching certificate

Job description

Tutors SY26/27: Non-Public Schools

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935393

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Overview:

Tutor

• Provide individual tutoring in reading to middle school students who scored in the “pre-reader” / “basic reader” category on the Iowa in grade 3 or scored at below grade level reading on the Language Assessment Scales test;
• Provide individual tutoring in math to elementary school students
• Maintain student portfolio;
• Maintain appropriate records;
• Communicate with parent/guardian.

Assume the leadership role in the support and encouragement of teachers in managing the following areas:

• Provide ESL and content area tutoring to Limited English Proficient students in small groups or one-to-one under supervision of the ESL, classroom and / or content area teacher.
• Work in close collaboration with ESL, classroom and content area teachers servicing Limited English Proficient students.
• Support and instruct Limited English Proficient students in content area curriculum using sheltered English immersion strategies.
• Meet with classroom teachers / grade level team on a regular basis for joint curriculum planning and student assessment.
• Administer oral English proficiency assessments, if trained, and other academic performance assessments to Limited English Proficient students.
• Monitor and report on progress of Formerly Limited English Proficient Students.
• Contribute to the decisions of the Language Assessment Team.
• Maintains relevant student records.
• Works effectively with parents to explain the goals of the ELE program.
• Work up to 15 hours per week at the assigned school.
• Attend the district-wide professional development trainings for tutors.
• Meets as needed with the Student Support Specialists for English Language Education at Central Office

At all times the tutor will work under direct supervision of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

A Commonwealth of Massachusetts English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching certificate appropriate to grade level, preferred. ******SEI endorsement/ESL licensure preferred

• A Bachelor’s or higher Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years experience teaching students with a language other than English, preferred.
• Proficiency in the language of the specialty school or in the language(s) of the Low Incidence students, preferred if applicable
• Willing to be trained to administer the ACCESS assessment, preferred. .
• Ability to implement and support innovative strategies to enhance academic performance of Limited English Proficient students.
• Ability and experience in implementing various ESL teaching techniques including sheltered English.
• Ability to work in collaboration with classroom teachers servicing Limited English Proficient, Low Incidence and recently reclassified students.
• Cultural sensitivity and interest in diverse student populations.
• Able to communicate effectively in English with building administrators, teaching and support staff, students, and parents

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Angela Say , HR Assistant Generalist
• 155 Merrimack Street
• 4th Floor
• Lowell, Massachusetts 01852
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]