California Department Of Education Whittier , CA 90607
Posted 2 months ago
Description
Under supervision of principal, the facilitator will be an integral link that helps the parents to connect the language and skills learned at general/academic ESL classes to their children's instructional program. He/she will provide direct assistance to parents on how to tutor students in English language homework. The facilitator will work within the parent center modeling exemplary tutorial procedures and supporting parents in their tutoring efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that might be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Advocate the importance of parental tutoring in English
Encourage parents to tutor students at home/school
Model strategies to assist children in their literacy development
Offer mini courses on essential steps for tutoring students
Offer parents specific advice on homework support
Communicate with the Adult ESL Instructor so that classes are aligned with the school curriculum as much as possible
Under supervision organize and run the parent tutorial program
Show parents how to take the information learned within ESL classes and use it in the tutoring of students
Communicate parent suggestions and/or tutorial needs to school staff and or ESL staff
Maintain documentation of tutorial pledges
Maintain attendance records and class offerings
Conduct yearly parent tutorial needs assessment
Lend books and monitor their usage as part of facilitating the tutorial program
Knowledge of:
School procedures
Experience working with parent groups
Ability to:
Communicate satisfactorily in oral and written form
Serve as an appropriate language model
Tutor students
Use equipment and technology as needed as it becomes required to perform this job
Work with people in a collaborative manner
Bilingual abilities are required
Must pass the district-administered bilingual test
Must be willing to receive tutoring and literacy training through the local council, school or District
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
California Department Of Education