Elementary LIEP Tutor

Williamsburg James City School District TEACHING & LEARNING - Williamsburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

• Job : 5843867
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

LIEP Paraprofessional Tutor (TEMPORARY)

FLSA Status
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Non-Exempt

Grade
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Elementary

Revision Date
:
July 21, 2026

Location
:
Designated WJCC Schools

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides part-time, direct supplemental language and academic support toidentifiedmultilingual learners in grades K-5. The tutor works under the direction of certified LIEP staff to reinforce English language development, increase access to grade-level content, and support progress toward goalsidentifiedin each student's LIEP plan.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows division-approved instructional methods, lesson plans, and resources to provide individual or small-group instruction in listening, speaking, reading, writing, academic vocabulary, and content-area language.
• Provides support aligned with students’ English language development levels, LIEP plans, the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, and classroom learning goals, as directed by the LIEP teacher.
• Works under the direct supervision of a certified LIEP teacher within the school setting and the indirect supervision of the ESL Coordinator, ESL Specialist, Principal, and Assistant Principal, as needed.
• Works the identified part-time hours and follows the schedule established by the ESL Coordinator, ESL Specialist, LIEP teacher, and/or school administrator.
• Uses appropriate language supports, including visuals, modeling, sentence frames, guided practice, structured conversation, and approved instructional technology, to help students access grade-level learning.
• Maintains accurate attendance, lesson records, student work samples, entry/exit data, and progress-monitoring information and provides records to the LIEP teacher, ESL Specialist, or ESL Coordinator when requested.
• Shares objective observations about student needs, instructional goals, engagement, and progress with the LIEP team to support communication with families, teachers, and school administrators.
• Participates in and successfully completes required training for delivering supplemental instruction to multilingual learners with fidelity to identified methods, materials, and programs.
• Creates a welcoming and culturally responsive learning environment and exhibits patient, tactful, and courteous behavior toward students, families, co-workers, and visitors.
• Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values:
  Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Collaboration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate degree or higher.
• Ability to communicate through clear and grammatically correct speech and writing and to use basic computing skills.
• Knowledge of educational instructional practices and the ability to follow teacher-developed lesson plans and instructional routines.
• Ability to work effectively with K- 5 students in individual and small-group settings and to provide patient, encouraging, and age-appropriate support.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with students and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Ability to collect, maintain , and communicate accurate lesson, attendance, and student progress information.
• Ability to interpret and apply division policies, school procedures, confidentiality requirements, and assigned program expectations.
• Proficiency in word-processing and instructional software and the ability to learn additional programs used for instruction, assessment, and progress monitoring.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
• Exhibits a professional attitude, dependable work habits, and effective communication skills in person, by telephone, and electronically.
• Experience working with multilingual learners, knowledge of second-language acquisition, and/or proficiency in a…