Refugee School Impact (RSI) Tutor

                                          ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) 

      Position Description 

Position: Part-time Tutor 

Reports to: Refugee School Impact Coordinator, Student Programming Coordinator, Director of 

        Federal Programs

Terms of Employment: 

            Pay Grade: Hourly, up to 19.5 hours a week

            Pay Range: up to $23 an hour 

            FLSA Status: Exempt 

Nature of Work 

The Refugee School Impact Tutor will collaborate with teachers to effectively provide in-school academic help to refugee students. The Refugee School Impact Tutor will supplement the instruction students receive in class, help students complete homework, and guide students toward study practices that will encourage long-term success. The tutor will collaborate at the school level with the ESOL teacher to support students and improve student achievement.

Education and Experience 

• Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university
• Teaching experience 
• Basic knowledge of refugees

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks 

• Support and work with ESOL teacher to assist with instruction of refugee

students

• Review the cultural background of refugee students, their unique educational needs, and other information as specific needs arise.
• Assist refugee students in the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening as well as academic vocabulary 
• Engage in academic activities with select students (individually or in small groups)
• Utilize assessment information before, during, and after instruction to guide instructional design. 
• Monitors students’ progress
• Monitors student attendance
• Coordinates with and makes referrals to the Refugee School Impact Coordinator when student needs extend beyond academics (parent-teacher conferences, school supplies, well-being, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Must be self-motivated, self-directed, collaborative, flexible, and highly organized. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers,

administrators, Refugee School Impact Coordinator, and other personnel. 

• Ability to work with a variety of staff, programs, and activities. 
• Understand the growth and development of students in assigned school. 

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing,  lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. 
• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift objects. 
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate required office equipment and inspect work for accuracy, thoroughness, and adherence to work standards and instructions.