Wide Bilingual Spanish Tutor

POSITION TITLE: City Wide Bilingual Spanish Tutor

DEPARTMENT: English Learners

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of ESL/Adult Education

Special Instructions:

• Bachelor's degree and experience working with students
• Fluent in Spanish
• Work with members of the English Learner Dept. to identify the English proficiency level of students and determine appropriate support.
• Attend a 3-6-hour orientation to understand the LAS Links English Proficiency test and EL Dept. procedures.
• Devise an instructional program for each assigned student.
• Meet with small groups of students for the purpose of providing instruction.
• Collaborate with the student's parents or guardians and work with counselors and/or classroom teachers to establish a cohesive instructional program based on the student's individual needs.
• Complete and file written progress reports, identification & testing results, as well as annual assessments on each assigned student.
• Keep, maintain and file such reports and records as the EL Supervisor may require, including attendance reports.
• Attend Wednesday staff meetings for the purpose of updates on procedure requirements, dept. initiatives, and continued professional development.

• Candidates should be fluent in Spanish
• Candidates should have experience working with English Learners
• Candidates should have knowledge of LAS Links assessments
• Candidates should have knowledge of Connecticut English Learners Proficiency Standards
• Candidates should be able create and maintain a positive learning environment and standards of behavior.
• Candidates should be able to develop teaching strategies that are appropriate for the English learners.
• Candidates should be able to implement instruction that reflects structure and logical sequence for the appropriate learning levels.
• Candidates should be able to organize and request teaching materials appropriate for English learners.
• Candidates will help administer appropriate LAS Placement testing.
• Candidates will maintain accurate attendance records
• Candidates should have experience working with K-12 students
• Candidates should have experience in running small group sessions
• Candidates should have knowledge of Community Resources

Based on Experience and level of education – This is a yearly contract position based on grant funding.