26-27 SY English Learner Mentor

Beginning Date: 26-27 School Year

Salary:Grade 24 / Step 1

APPLICATION:

IN-DISTRICT:Letter of interest throughSchool Spring - Applicant Tracking.

OUT-OF-DISTRICT:Complete application through the School Spring - Applicant Tracking 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:UNTIL FILLED

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant must be highly qualified which requires one of the following:

• An associate degree
• 48 hours of college courses
• Passing the Paraprofessional test
• Ability to communicate (speaking, reading, writing) in English and Spanish preferred.

JOB Summary:

Under direction of the Director of Federal/Equity, assists the Equity Social Worker in implementing an effective program by providing services to English learners with a priority of service to students who are dually identified as EL.  Serves as a liaison between the schools and parents of the English Learners.  Provides general assistance for teachers with EL’s in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in providing services to students identified as an English Learner and coordinates with the Equity Social Worker.
• Knowledgeable about language acquisition strategies and practices.
• Assists in monitoring academic performance and provide support for English learners identified as at risk.
• Maintains regular communication with PFS English learners and their parents.
• Networks with community and district resources to provide any resources the EL or their family may need.
• Maintains and safeguards confidentiality of documents and files on participating families.
• Any other duties as directed by the Equity Director.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in various environmental conditions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

188-day contract. Salary and benefits commensurate with contractual commitments.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with administrative procedures and established contractual protocols

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with administrative procedures and