Title III English Learner Mentor

Title III Mentors needed for
Ukrainian, Pashto, Dari/Persian, and Uzbek
MAJOR FUNCTION:
Translates core content for the bilingual student in order for them to understand classroom assignments and assists the teacher to understand the child’s needs. Assist teachers with daily non-instructional activities, student management and parent/community needs.

• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Some college preferred.
• Ability to speak and understand one or more of following: standard Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Ukrainian. Must speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to speak and understand related dialects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationshipswith students, staff and the community.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.
• Ability to write simple correspondence in English and student’s home language.
• Ability to effectively translate information one-on-one and in small group situations to students without bias.
• Previous experience working with non-speaking second language learner students.
• Maintains a good attendance record and is punctual.
• May need to work occasional after school hours.
• May need to attend parent conferences with parent and/or make home visits.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Translate for the teacher to relay content information.
• Assist the teacher in translating from student’s native language to English and English to native language.
• Other duties as assigned.