ESL/MLL Tutor

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Position: ESL/MLL Tutor - Casual/Seasonal

Location: To Be Determined

State Date: September 2025

Reports to: Principal

Compensation: $18.50 hour or $20.50 hour depending on classification

Work Year: 10 months - up to 30 per hours per week

POSITION GOAL:

To support identified English Language Learners by providing direct English Language instruction and push in support during class time. Must be able to teach/serve students in person.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

1. Must have a Bachelor degree

2. ESL experience preferred

3. Demonstrates sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.

4. Shows evidence of knowledge regarding practices known to be effective with multilingual learners.

5. Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform job related tasks.

6. Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on the Child Abuse Registry in the State of Delaware.

7. Regular attendance is an essential function of the position

8. Must be able to teach/serve students in person

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the District. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provide individual and/or group English Language instruction to ELL students utilizing ESOL strategies and the designated curriculum under the supervision and guidance of the ESL Specialist.

2. Provide ESL push-in support to identified ELLs during regular class time or enrichment/intervention.

3. Collaborate with teachers of ELL students on a regular basis in order to Tutor and/or co-teach ELL students in the regular classroom

4. Adapt instructional materials as necessary to meet the needs of ELL students

5. Comply with Federal, State, and Local Regulations and Policies

6. Accurately complete all required paperwork within the designated timelines

7. Utilize all available resources materials (i.e. Employee Handbook, website, Collaborative agreement, professional code of conduct, administrative procedures, School district board policies, etc) to complete required paperwork, maintain professionalism and to avoid
potential violations/noncompliance.

8. Cooperate with Federal, State and Local Agency Personnel during alternative education and/or Special Education Compliance Monitoring and/or dispute Resolution activities.

9. Provide a positive role model of appropriate and respectful interactions with students and staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. This job inquires repetitive stooping, twisting and bending. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Why Apply in Colonial

When you apply, you will have:

• The opportunity to teach with a very knowledgeable, high-achieving and fun school team.

• An innovative and diverse work atmosphere.

• The ability to grow and learn in a considerate, and open-minded culture with supportive school colleagues.

• Access to new and exciting technologies to use in your classroom daily.

• The opportunity to make an impact on the lives of students and families daily in Delaware.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications may apply by completing an employment application at http://applitrack.com/colonial/onlineapp no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. A resume and teaching certification are required .

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of this vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources Division at (302)323-2712.

Note: Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

The Colonial School District is a family of more than 16 schools serving over 10,000 students in the New Castle, Delaware area. We are committed to hiring a diverse teaching staff to create warm, joyful, student-centered and welcoming schools. We believe educational inequity is the most pressing social problem facing Delaware and we are working to help solve this problem through the Power of We. The driving force around how Colonial operates, the Power of we is organized around four driving pillars:

• Early Childhood

• Leadership & Learning

• Innovation

• Access & Opportunity

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