$14.00 per hour; Full-time; 7 hours per day; 185 paid days per school year (includes 5 paid holidays); pro-rated if hired during the school year.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt…
Benefits include: Health Insurance (some options include premiums that are 100% paid for the employee); $20,000 life insurance policy; enrollment in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (5% employee contribution required); optional dental and/or vision insurance; paid sick days; paid personal day; paid holidays
You must meet the minimum education requirements to apply for this position as follows: 48 college credit hours (semester); or associate’s or high degree; or passing score on the Parapro assessment
ESL (English as a Second Language) Tutor (75%) / Translator (25%) – Job Description
Qualifications
• Education: High School diploma or GED and minimum of 48 college semester hours or pass Paraprofessional assessment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish-fluent in speaking, reading, writing
• Excellent communication skills
• Productive and efficient work habits
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work positively and productively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Meets health and physical requirements
• Has vehicle to travel from school to school (mileage will be reimbursed)
• Maintain professional confidentiality regarding students and families
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Primary Duty:
• Work with ESL students individually or small groups to reinforce and improve their understanding of the English language. [This could be read aloud tests, assist with homework, translate directions for newcomers, explain concepts or vocabulary.]
• Serve as a small group provider in core academic classes.
• Secondary Duty:
• Interpret for IEP and other meetings with Spanish speaking parents.
• Make phone calls/schedule meetings with Hispanic parents.
• Translate documents for administrators, schools, and teachers into Spanish.
• Act as a bridge between school and home for Hispanic families in a positive, helpful manner.
• Make copies of learning materials, tests, calendars, flyers, and related teaching materials.
• Monitor EL student progress in the classroom and relay information to ESL teachers.
• Document time appropriately on PARS spreadsheet.
• Perform related duties as required
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