$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