SUNY Sullivan

English Language Learner (ELL) Specialist (Spanish Language)

Position Description

About Us:

SUNY Sullivan is a forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York offering over 40 degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect.

Learn more about SUNY Sullivan's employee benefits and 405-acre campus on our website.

Job Summary:

SUNY Sullivan is seeking a part-time English Language Learner (ELL) Specialist position to assist Career and Technical Education students, whose primary language is not English, in a variety of courses and with college readiness and student success strategies. This position reports to the Dean of Student Development Services. This is a part-time grant-funded position.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual, Spanish speaking is required.
• Associate Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience in helping individuals learn English as a second language
• Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge in specific academic subjects
• Ability to work with a diverse student population, at many skill levels, in a friendly and supportive way.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet with designated ELL students on a regular basis as a group cohort to provide support in building their English language skills
• Meet with ELL students individually to provide academic coaching and English language skill support
• Conduct ELL workshops and offer conversational opportunities for students to practice their English skills
• Assess the needs of ELL students and work with professors, academic advisors, and athletic coaches to provide a platform for assisting with student success strategies. Offer assistance with study skills such as time management, note-taking, test preparation, etc.
• Connect with faculty to review and reinforce what has been taught in classes for clarity and understanding through one-on-one or group tutoring. Attending classes that have ELL students enrolled as appropriate
• Work with faculty for assignment clarification and student guidance
• Examine student progress reports with students and discuss grade improvement options
• Disseminate information and refer students to other services such as academic advising, disability services, personal counseling, and career and transfer counseling. Help students interpret important college information
• Collect student usage and participation data as outlined in the Perkins grant
• Write reports discussing how the grant objectives and goals were addressed and accomplished
• Participate in training, staff meetings, and professional development provided by the Department of Learning and Student Development Services, One Stop and SUNY Sullivan
• Perform other reasonable and appropriate duties as might be assigned

Salary:

This is a part-time hourly role with a pay rate of $24.06 per hour. A comprehensive list of benefits associated with this role is accessible at www.sunysullivan.edu/suny-sullivan-careers.

Application Process:

Please submit your cover letter, resume or CV, and the contact information including emails for 3 professional references.