Position Title:  English Language Learner (ELL) Tutor in

 

Location:  Academia Bilingüe at Three Fires Elementary 

 

Reports To:   Principal

 

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

 

Union Affiliation: HESPA

 

Number of positions:  2

 

Wages:   (2023-24) $18.10 - 19.24/hour

 

Days/Hours:   Monday - Friday, 30 hours/week (Specific schedule TBD)

 

Duration:   Ten Months (Student School Days; August  - June  as scheduled)

 

SUMMARY:

 

The English Language Learner Tutor assists, supports and works closely with teachers, paraprofessionals and other team members in providing educational benefits for students with limited English language proficiency.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

High school diploma (or equivalent);  and must meet one of the following requirements:

 

The State Board of Education has approved the following formal assessments by which a paraprofessional may choose to demonstrate this knowledge:

  1. ETS ParaPro Assessment.  A passing score of 460 is required.       OR
  2. Michigan Test for Teacher Certification - Basic Skills (MTTC)  [http://www.mttc.nesinc.com/]  A passing score on the Basic Skills Test MTTC is required.        OR
  3. SAT (taken on or after March 5, 2016) - Scores on the following sections are required:
    • Evidence-based Reading & Writing - 480 
    • Mathematics - 530     OR
  4. ACT (taken between January 1, 1989 and October 1, 2017) -  Scores on the following sections are required:
    • Reading - 22
    • Combined English/Writing - 22
    • Mathematics - 22        OR
  5. Michigan Merit Examination (MME) (taken between January 1, 2007 and January 31, 2015) - Scores on the following sections are required:
    • Reading - 1108
    • Writing - 1129
    • Mathematics - 1116    OR
  6. WorkKeys (taken before June 1, 2017)  - Scores on the following sections are required:
    • Reading for Information (Level 4 minimum), 
    • Applied Mathematics (Level 4 minimum) and 
    • Writing (Level 3 minimum) BEFORE June 1, 2017 will still meet the state requirements.   

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of this position.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of this position.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form consistent with the duties of this position.

 

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions, While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 35 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

 

The work environment is normally indoors with controlled climate conditions.  Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

 

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position.  The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. The Howell Public School District retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment.

 

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

 

This position description is not a contract for employment.

 

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

 

The Howell Public School District is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.