Position Title:  ESL TUTOR

 (includes Special Education, Regular Education, and Title I)

Qualifications: 

1. Bachelor’s Degree Required. 
2. Bilingual preferred (Portuguese). 
3. Teacher Licensure in appropriate field and level preferred. 
4. Demonstrates ability to instruct school students and to maintain purpose and order in the classroom and all other areas of the school. 
5. Commitment to continuously improve professional competence.
6. Demonstrates ability to design and deliver instruction to facilitate learning consistent with the philosophy, goals, curriculum and policies as established by the School Committee. 

Reports To:  Building Principal or Designee

This job description outlines the general duties that the ESL Tutor will be expected to complete. However, the job duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the job. Duties may also vary depending upon the age of students served as well as the nature and severity of students’ disability.

The primary purpose of the ESL Tutor is to support both teachers and students in activities directly related to education. Essential functions of the ESL Tutor include:

• Assist in the education and social development of students under the direction and guidance of general or special education teachers. 
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for students and monitor progress. 
• Provide support for identified students both inside and outside the classroom to enable them to participate in activities.
• Assist in administration of state/district wide assessments
• Implement special strategies as required by supervisor
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Performs all clerical duties as directed by supervisor
• Manages student behavior under the direction of supervisor
• Demonstrates personal career development through in-service/other training opportunities as provided by the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District

Other Potential Duties Depending on Assignment

• Be capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, crisis prevention, etc.)
• Assisting students with transition to/from transportation
• All other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment

Work year:As specified in contract

Rate of pay:As specified in contract

Approved by School Committee on December 10, 2014