ELL Trans/Tutor

ELL Tutor/ Translator

Position Purpose

Providing support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom and resource center with specific responsibility for assisting in the assessment of students' English language acquisition; administering tests; performing classroom clerical tasks and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with non-­English-speaking persons. 

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with instruction of EL students, in variety of settings.
• Keeps school and district office updated with current EL information.
• Assists with EL files.
• Work under the supervision of EL Teacher of Record and building administration.
• Communicate on a regular basis with EL teacher and administrators.
• Communicate with parents, as directed by EL teacher and/or administrator.
• Develop good relationship with all staff, including other non-certified staff, teachers and administrators.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirement
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate
$19.77 per hour.

Work Schedule
7.5 hours per day.
182 days per year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Translating written documents
• Operating standard office equipment using pertinent software applications
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records
• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Concepts of grammar and punctuation in both English and Second Language
• Coordinating age-appropriate activities
• Knowledge of board policy, district, state and federal regulations/laws
• Ability to be flexible
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

Physical Requirement	Percentage of Time
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.	Very Frequent
Ability to lift 25 pounds.	Seldom
Ability to carry 25 pounds.	Occasional
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.	Very Frequent
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.	Very Frequent
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.	Very Frequent
Ability to operate job-related equipment.	Very Frequent
Ability to reach in all directions.	Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification

• Fluent in English
• Bi-lingual in Swahili
• Desire to work with children of many cultures
• Prior experience working with English Language Learners preferred

Education

• High School diploma or GED.

Experience

• Previous translator experience is preferred.

FLSA Status:       Non-Exempt
 
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