Title III English Learner Mentor

Title III Mentors needed for

Ukrainian, Pashto, Dari/Persian, and Uzbek

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Translates core content for the bilingual student in order for them to understand classroom assignments and assists the teacher to understand the child's needs. Assist teachers with daily non-instructional activities, student management and parent/community needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Some college preferred.

* Ability to speak and understand one or more of following: standard Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Ukrainian. Must speak and understand English fluently.

* Ability to speak and understand related dialects.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.

* Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.

* Ability to write simple correspondence in English and student's home language.

* Ability to effectively translate information one-on-one and in small group situations to students without bias.

* Previous experience working with non-speaking second language learner students.

* Maintains a good attendance record and is punctual.

* May need to work occasional after school hours.

* May need to attend parent conferences with parent and/or make home visits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Translate for the teacher to relay content information.

* Assist the teacher in translating from student's native language to English and English to native language.

* Other duties as assigned.