Tutors SY2526 Elementary School
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Job Location:
Lowell, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview:
Tutor
- Provide individual tutoring in reading to elementary 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 Bachelors 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
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Computer Operation
- EDI
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Cordova
- Writing Skills
