Spanish Bilingual Tutor

Battle Creek Public Schools • Battle Creek, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Bilingual support staff will be working with the principal and classroom teachers to identify Spanish speaking students needing Bilingual support. Bilingual support staff will establish and maintain a schedule that provides the most instructional support to the students with the highest needs.

Requirements

• Has completed at least 60 credit hours at a post-secondary college, has an Associate degree or higher, or has passed the Work Keys test
• Proficient, literate, and able to translate in English & Spanish
• Ability to interact with students, parents, and staff in a professional manner
• Flexibility to work evening hours, if needed, for special events (Open House, Parents' Night, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Work with classroom teachers and parents to support the inclusion of Bilingual students in the instructional process
• Delivery of core curriculum concepts in students' first language when indicated
• Liaison to facilitate communication between classroom teacher and Bilingual student
• Support growth of literacy, using students first language when appropriate, bridging English as able
• Support development of English language skills
• Provide a link for school personnel with student's lives
• Communicating with parents between school and home as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree