Tutors SYElementary School

Position: Tutors SY25/26: Elementary School
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 Bachelor's 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