Part Time Tutor - (Elementary, Dual Language (Spanish)), Bentley Academy Innovation School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY2026-2027]

Salem Public Schools•Salem, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public School educators are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement. We respect and value the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students and their families, and have a strong commitment to the Salem community. We seek individuals who are able to serve all of our students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. Salem Public Schools has a clear equity statement and core values that guide and drive our work as an anti-racist organization. Applicants who have experienced working in urban schools and have bilingual skills are strongly encouraged to apply. Bentley Academy Innovation School in partnership with the Multilingual Learner Department of Salem Public Schools launched a two-way immersion Spanish-English Dual Language program with two kindergarten classrooms during the 2020-2021 school year. The goals of the program are for all students, regardless of language background, to become bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English, to achieve academically in all subjects at high levels, and to exhibit the skills and disposition of sociocultural competence. Bentley Academy Innovation School is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) tutor to support students in developing literacy, math, and critical thinking skills in both languages in its Dual Language program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Teaching certification preferred.
Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus.
Proficiency in a teaching/tutoring capacity as acquired through prior experiences tutoring, teaching, or other education-related experiences.
Current authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who have experienced working in urban schools and have bilingual skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provides individual and small group instruction and practice.
Plans tutoring sessions based on recent data, classroom observations, and teacher consultation.
Provides progress-monitoring for students receiving additional supports.
Maintains a weekly schedule; collaborates with interventionists, coaches, classroom teachers, and provides coverage for teachers so that they can meet with instructional coaches to strengthen Tier 1 instruction.
Other duties as assigned.