Bilingual Cultural Mentor – Spring Break Learning Academy

Memphis, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Purpose and Scope

During summer school serves as liaison between District staff and students or parents whose primary spoken language is one other language than English. Provides academic assistance to students in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Interprets for students parents and teachers.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associates degree or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours) or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test or any equivalent combination of education training and/or directly relevant experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position for a total of two (2) years.

Relevant training and experience is defined as one (1) year or more of experience in translating and/or mentoring; experience and training in working with students in an instructional environment preferably within a bilingual setting.

The following special conditions are required: Commitment for the entire period of summer school. Attendance at ALL periodic administrative meetings. Availability prior to the end of the regular school assignment to participate in summer school setup and preparation. Availability for summer school closeout operations.

This position is for SUMMER SCHOOL ONLY.

Purpose and ScopeDuring summer school serves as liaison between District staff and students or parents whose primary spoken language is one other language than English. Provides academic assistance to students in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Interprets for students parents and tea...