Tutor Multilingual Learner

Job DetailsJob Location: Great Neck Elementary School - Waterford, CT 06385Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: EducationWaterford Public Schools has an immediate vacancy for a team-oriented individual. Waterford Public Schools is seeking a Tutor Multilingual Learner at Great Neck Elementary School to support our elementary students. The Multilingual Learner (ML) Tutor provides academic support and language development assistance to students whose primary language is not English. The tutor works closely with teachers, language specialists, and school staff to help multilingual learners (MLs) improve their English proficiency and succeed in content-area subjects. Waterford Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PK-12. Our district is actively seeking to recruit qualified applicants from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so as to promote a diverse applicant pool for administrative, faculty, and staff positions to better serve our students’ multiple identities and to bring a broader range of experiences into our district to continue to enhance the teaching and learning for ALL.  Waterford’s Mission and Strategic Plan guide us as we take action to engage all voices to examine practices, imagine possibilities and create an equitable, diverse community with “Excellence in Every School. Inspiring Every Child.”   The District’s facilities include three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.  The Waterford community strongly supports the public schools and has high expectations for staff and students.   According to the State of Connecticut Next Generation Performance Accountability System, Waterford Public Schools ranks in the top third of K-12 school districts in the state.  The Waterford Board of Education is a nine-member elected body. QualificationsEducation/QUALIFICATIONS Required: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Proficiency in English and strong communication skills. Experience working with multilingual or diverse student populations. Patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity. Bilingual or multilingual ability. Preferred: Background in education, TESOL, linguistics, or a related field. Familiarity with ESL instructional strategies. Rate of Pay : $32.12 hourly - This position works 35 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day including a half hour unpaid lunch.    Medical, Dental and Vision benefits and Municipal Pension (MERS) eligible. Sick time awarded in accordance with CT Sick. Link to full job description below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fTu8hlavWN2ggR5Mr-4Wp4s1DIWMNhbG/view?usp=drive_link