Bilingual Tutor - American Sign Language (ASL) - Rowena Chess Elementary

Pasco School District 1 • Washington, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual Tutor provides direct and indirect instruction to ASL/English students in assigned small groups. The tutor follows the schedule designated by the supervising teacher and/or administrator and uses a variety of instructional methods and teaching strategies. Small-group instruction in reading, writing, math, social development, and language development takes place in various settings.

The supervising teacher or administrator assists with lesson planning, program coordination, and communication with staff. The tutor may maintain program documentation on individual students and is responsible for accurate program records. The position works with Deaf Education, special education, and general education staff in classroom and non-classroom settings, under the direction of Deaf Education and special education certificated staff.

This position is at Rowena Chess Elementary School and follows a 180-day calendar. The stated schedule is 7 hours per day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 5 hours on Wednesdays; and 4 hours on early-release days (4 days, as stated in the posting).

Requirements

• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English and American Sign Language (ASL).
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students, and patrons.
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness.
• Ability to follow supervisory directions and use personal initiative when necessary.
• Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record.
• Ability to work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality.
• Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate program records and work with a supervisor to plan instruction.
• Ability to work independently under the direction of Deaf Education and special education certificated staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours and provide meaningful after-school activities.

Nice To Haves

• College or on-the-job training experience as a tutor.
• Previous classroom experience with ELL/ELD instruction.
• Record-keeping and computer skills.
• First Aid card.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect instruction to assigned ASL/English students in small groups.
• Follow the schedule designated by the supervising teacher and/or administrator.
• Use a variety of instructional methods and teaching strategies.
• Provide small-group instruction in reading, writing, math, social development, and language development in various settings.
• Work with the supervising teacher or administrator on lesson planning, program coordination, and communication with staff.
• Maintain program documentation on individual students when assigned and keep accurate program records.
• Work with Deaf Education, special education, and general education staff in classroom and non-classroom settings.
• Work independently with initiative under the direction of Deaf Education and special education certificated staff.
• Provide meaningful after-school activities and work flexible hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree