Job Abstract

Posting Opens June 27, 2024 Closes Open Until Filled

The Akron Board of Education announces a possible opening for an English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutor, Job Code 039, Time Schedule 4-6 hours a day, 24 hours/week (38 weeks), Hourly Rate: $34.84 per hour, Collective Bargaining Unit – AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically through https://www.appitrack.com/akron/onlineapp.

Please upload a letter of interest and resume and a current copy of your teaching license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Dr. Loi Dang-Nguyen, Learning Specialist ESL and World Languages, 330-761-3114, or the Department of Human Capital, 330-761-2753.


QUALIFICATIONS - Required:

• Must have a Valid Ohio P-3, 1-8, K-8, 4-9 (ELA), K-12, or 7-12 (ELA) license

• Assists identified students to meet or exceed 21st century knowledge and skills, including state academic achievement standards;
• Screens and identifies possible EL students for ESL services based on the home language survey;
• Works with the building administrator to assess EL students annually on the OELPA (Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment
• Follow-up with the previous district on EL status for transferred students;
• Provides reading and writing lesson in English to EL students aligned to district adopted curriculum and EL standards;
• Sends parent notifications to parent about EL services;
• Creates and plans lessons aligned to ELA standards in English to help EL students acquire English;
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects to communicate these objectives to students;
• Plans and delivers lessons that advance the learning of each individual student; show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor;
• Works closely with the ESL and World Languages Department to provide services to EL students in reading and writing;
• Designs authentic learning experiences for students to learn core knowledge, 21st century skills and literacies, through, but not limited to, collaboration, problem-based learning, and integration of curriculum;
• Works cooperatively with the Bilingual Education Staff and building staff to identify target students;
• Guides and teaches students, whose native language is not English, in the acquisition of learning subjects and speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English;
• Coordinates the scheduling of ESL tutoring sessions within the assigned building(s
• Administers state and mandated and district mandated tests from target students;
• Communicates frequently with the mainstream classroom teacher in identifying the special needs of ESL students;
• Works cooperatively with school personnel to plan and implement successful programs for LEP and mainstream students;
• Keeps up-to-date records of each pupil's progress;
• Communicates frequently with parent of bilingual students and to submit interpreter requests as needed;
• Attends Bilingual Education/English as a Second Language workshops and in-service meetings; and
• Reports to and carries out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal or the K-12 ESL and World Languages Supervisor;
• Organizes and plans for learning based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals;
• Assists in the planning for intervention and remediation in literacy for identified students who have not mastered the content standards and implement appropriately;
• Develops and implements differentiated instructional strategies for each student's academic growth based on the OELPA/OELPS;
• Proficient in using technology as an instructional and management tool;
• Uses continuous, authentic and appropriate assessment and evaluation measures that are evidence-based and uses them to improve instruction and student learning and for feedback, including progress reports;
• Be flexible, resourceful, innovative, and can effectively manage the design and execution of learning experiences, both formal and informal;
• Provides learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of the students;
• Models the teaching expectations that students are to accomplish;
• Contributes to and participates in ongoing professional development, including working with colleagues in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model;
• Maintains and improves professional competence;
• Uses evidence-based and best practices to inform instruction and to work with colleagues;
• Works collaboratively to improve instruction and learning while sharing the responsibility for outcomes with school and community;
• Uses a variety of communication methods and technologies to interact with students, parents, and staff;
• Maximizes opportunities for student success by creating positive working relationships with students;
• Remains flexible, innovative and adaptive to change;
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations;
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;