HomeMy WebLinkAboutELLTutorNovember 2004
TITLE: English Language Learner (ELL) Tutor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Minimum of two years of college or 32 college credits.
Bilingual in English and Spanish (verbal and written language).
Be familiar with the special needs of English Language Learners (ELL).
Ability to work and communicate with staff, students, and the public.
Additional training and/or experience in working with children in a school setting, either in the classroom or on a one-to-one basis would be desirable.
Knowledge and skill in the teaching and use of math and reading including the ability to pronounce vowels, consonants, phrases, and words in a phonetically correct manner.
Willingness to learn and use English as a Second Language (ESL) methods and materials to teach basic language and other skills to ELL students.
Computer knowledge and experience with word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, etc.
Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator.
JOB GOALS:
To support the delivery of School District 91’s written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement as tested with the Idaho Standards Achievement
Test.
To provide the necessary leadership, educational activities, and social skills for each assigned child so that she/he will become more proficient in English in order to function adequately
in society.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administers pre and post-tests of the Woodcock Munoz Language Survey.
Works with the classroom teacher and building administrator to determine the instructional needs of each student.
Provides services according to the needs of each individual ELL student.
Maintains required student files as requested and required by the needs of federal, state and local guidelines.
Monitors student performance by maintaining a tracking sheet on all ELL students.
Observes and records ELL student progress in academic and language areas.
Modifies instructional materials according to directions (i.e. lesson plans).
Facilitates students’ active participation in cooperative groups.
Attends inservice classes, building meetings, monthly program meetings and district meetings.
Assists the Federal Programs Office in gathering a variety of data that is needed for reporting to state and/or federal officials.
Notifies the Federal Programs Office of new students who may qualify for the program.
Assists the schools with concerns about any ELL student with health, attendance, social behavior, academic problems, etc.
Is part of the school network to contact homes of ELL students.
Operates equipment (i.e. tape recorders, VCR’s, overhead projectors and copy machines).
Assists students on arrival and departure from tutoring area.
Designs tutoring schedule for working with qualified ELL students
Participates in the school as a regular part of the staff and accepts supervision and other duties as requested.
Provides translation and interpretation services when requested for ELL students or parents.
Explains and re-teaches concepts to students in other language (i.e. Spanish).
Interprets at Parent Teacher Conferences for ELL students.
Construct learning material and prepares classroom setting.
Order materials and supplies through the Building Administrator.
Supervises students during recess, before school, and after school.
Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Has regular and predictable attendance.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs all other duties as required.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The exact terms of this position will be determined by the needs of the students and budgetary constraints. Wages will be in accordance with the Classified Salary Schedule as a Grade
4.
This is an “at will” position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The “employment
at will” policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees of District 91.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Building Administrator in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.
This position has been given an overall physical classification of light duty.
1 – 33% 34 – 66% 67-100%
Light 20 pounds 10 pounds < 1 pound
Medium 40 pounds 20 pounds 10 pounds
Heavy >50 pounds** 40 pounds 20 pounds
**Lifts over 50 pounds with proper body mechanics and 2 or more workers.
The following chart indicates the activities required for this position and their frequency.
None Occasional Frequent Constant
0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Standing [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Bending at waist [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Forward Reaching [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Overhead Reaching [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Climbing Ladders [X] [ ] [ ] [ ]
Squatting [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Walking [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Repetitive arm/
shoulder movement [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Carrying [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Pushing [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Pulling [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Driving [X] [ ] [ ] [ ]