ELL Trans/Tutor

Position Type:

Support Staff - Instructional/ELL TRANS/TUTOR

Date Posted:

7/30/2025

Location:

Southport High SchoolELL Tutor/ Translator

Position Purpose

Providing support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom and resource center with specific responsibility for assisting in the assessment of students' English language acquisition; administering tests; performing classroom clerical tasks and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with non-English-speaking persons.

Essential Job Functions

Assists with instruction of EL students, in variety of settings.

Keeps school and district office updated with current EL information.

Assists with EL files.

Work under the supervision of EL Teacher of Record and building administration.

Communicate on a regular basis with EL teacher and administrators.

Communicate with parents, as directed by EL teacher and/or administrator.

Develop good relationship with all staff, including other non-certified staff, teachers and administrators.

Assist with other duties as assigned.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirement

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$19.77 per hour.

Work Schedule

7.5 hours per day.

182 days per year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Translating written documents

Operating standard office equipment using pertinent software applications

Preparing and maintaining accurate records

Knowledge of basic math skills

Concepts of grammar and punctuation in both English and Second Language

Coordinating age-appropriate activities

Knowledge of board policy, district, state and federal regulations/laws

Ability to be flexible

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75% Physical Requirement Percentage of Time

Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Very Frequent

Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Seldom

Ability to carry 25 pounds.

Occasional

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.

Very Frequent

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.

Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.

Very Frequent

Ability to operate job-related equipment.

Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions.

Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification

Fluent in English

Bi-lingual in Chin

Desire to work with children of many cultures

Prior experience working with English Language Learners preferred

Education

High School diploma or GED. Experience

Previous translator experience is preferred. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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