Bilingual Cultural Mentor Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Bilingual Cultural Mentor position at Memphis Shelby County Schools involves serving as a liaison between district staff and students/parents whose primary language isn't English. Responsibilities include providing academic support in the ESL program, interpreting for various parties, and other assigned tasks. This full-time role requires a mid-level Master's or Bachelor's degree, paraprofessional certification, and 4 years of relevant experience. The salary ranges from $17.12 to $24.62 per hour.
Job Description
Bilingual Cultural Mentor Memphis Shelby County Schools – 2.9 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $17.12 – $24.62 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Bilingual English Mid-level Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree Experience working with students Mentoring Paraprofessional Certification Translation 4 years Associate’s degree
Full Job Description Purpose and Scope:
OVERVIEW
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:
Courageous Thinkers & Doers :
Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
Solutions-Oriented :
See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
High-Performing Gamechangers :
Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The essential function of the position within the organization is to serve as liaison between District staff and students and parents whose primary spoken language is one other than English. The position is responsible for providing academic assistance to students in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program; interpreting for students, parents and teachers, and performing other duties as assigned. The position works under general supervision according to some procedures; decides how and when to complete tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours), a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience may be acceptable. Relevant training and experience is defined as one (1) year or more of experience in translating and/or mentoring; experience and training in working with students in an instructional environment, preferably within a bilingual setting. (PROOF
OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
)
Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience. Master’s Degree=6 years plus required years of experience.
