Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BOULDER

School: Manhattan Middle

Position Title: Tutor - Native Language

Position Start Date: November 15, 2024

Position Type: Non-Rep

FTE: 0.178 - 7.12 Hours per week - Temporary through 05/23/2025

Work Schedule: 9 Month - Hourly

Pay Range:*$23.25 - $24.55

Closing Date: November 13, 2024

Our People Are Our Strength in BVSD

Summary:

Through a common cultural identity and the use of the native language, the Native Language Tutor provides access to the learning process through the development of cognitive, academic and linguistic skills which will ultimately transfer to learning processes in mainstream classrooms.

Responsibilities:

• The Native Language Tutor is responsible for assisting second language learners experiencing difficulty in learning and/or acculturation.
• Facilitate the acculturation process by serving as a link between the culture of the home and the culture of school.
• Provide in-class direct instruction to individuals or small groups.
• Collaborate and coordinate with teachers in lesson modification, assignment completion and classroom instruction; provide instruction in the native language to develop concepts.
• Extend academic and/or conceptual levels; communicate regularly with classroom teachers and others about students' progress and assignments, and participate in conferences among parents, counselors, teachers and students as appropriate.
• Participate in bilingual team planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual Spanish/English (must pass BVSD assessment)
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English, must pass English component of interview process.
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.

Preferred:

• Minimum two years college, Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Experience in education/tutoring/mentoring of children/young adults (ages 5-12).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff and administrators.
• Experience in working with children in a Core Knowledge setting.
• Positive communication, interaction, and work experience with diverse people.

Salary Information:

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Application and Selection Procedure:

• External Candidates: Apply on-line at jobs.bvsd
• Current BVSD Employees: Must apply through the INFOR portal
• If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado.
• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.

Benefits & Eligibility:

Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits which may include:

• Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• EcoPass

Please see our Benefits Page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.

The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html