English Language Learner Tutor (ELL)

School-Based

About Our Culture

LLA Therapy is widespread across clinics and schools throughout Northeast Ohio. We strive to build a work culture that fosters FUN and CONNECTS employees. Join one of our events - run on our Akron Marathon team, meet for drinks at a local winery, share a potluck lunch with colleagues, join our Wellness Program, or participate in our monthly study groups.  Join the LLA team today and let us help YOU Shine Your Brightest! 

About Our School Services

With over 30 years of school therapy experience, LLA Therapy’s motto is: Helping Kids Shine Their Brightest! In order to accomplish our goal we pride ourselves on effective and streamlined communication, ongoing mentoring and support, collaboration between school personnel (intervention specialists, general education teachers, other therapy disciplines, psychologists, administration) and providing our professionals with the materials and tools they need to succeed (access to online assessments, shared therapy resources, templates, goal banks, and membership to online therapy tools).

Essential Accountabilities for the English Language Learner Tutor

• Works with children whose first language is not English and who qualify for English learner services.
• Works in a range of locations to help learners develop linguistic and cultural competence to participate meaningfully in school classes and activities.
• Works with the district ELL coordinator to support the English language development of the district’s ELL students using the approved curricula of the ELL program and instructional models agreed upon with the coordinator including pull-out direct English language development (ELD) instruction as well as push-in support in ELL students’ mainstream academic classes.
• Supports and collaborates with classroom teachers of assigned ELL students in order to provide these students more meaningful access to the curriculum – including assisting the teachers in determining, designing, and implementing appropriate accommodations in the instruction and assessment of ELL students.
• Assists the district ELL coordinator in the screening of students identified as potential ELLs using the OELPS and in the annual assessment of ELL students’ English proficiency using the OELPA.
• Monitors the progress of assigned current and former ELL students in their mainstream classes.
• Communicates with assigned ELL students’ parents/guardians to support their engagement and participation in their students’ education.
• Assists the district ELL coordinator in maintaining accurate and timely records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Performs any additional duties determined by the district ELL coordinator and/or district/building administrators.

• Holds a B.A./B.S. degree in Education, Special Education, or related field.
• Has a license with TESOL Endorsement or multi-age PreK-12 TESOL license.
• Has an Ohio State Board of Education License. 
• Previous experience with ELL students and teaching English language acquisition preferred.
• Completes documented evidence of a clear criminal record through a background check. 
• Possesses a valid Ohio driver’s license.

Benefits for the Full Time English Language Learner Tutor

• Medical    
• Dental   
• Vision   
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with a competitive safe harbor match (after 12 months working 1000 hours)
• $200 yearly Career Development Stipend with additional opportunities for free CEUs
• PTO
• 7 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing focus on team building and positive employee experience.