English Language Learner (ELL) Para-Professional - IDEA Victory Academy (26-27)

Role Mission

The English Language Learner (ELL) paraprofessional position is ideal for a bilingual candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Exceptional Student Education teaching, particularly when it comes to accommodations for our scholars who are still in the process of learning the English language and are currently operating at a limited English proficiency level. This position is also ideal for a candidate who has at least 30 college hours, wants challenging work, and is seeking the opportunity to advance in his or her education career.

What We Offer

Compensation: Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $15.00 for 0 years of experience and $18.50Hourly co-teachers earnings are paid out over a 12-month period

• Other Benefits: Comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
• Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and an employer paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of your annual compensation.
• IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma Required OR High School Equivalency Diploma issued pursuant to State Board of Education rules required; an Associate degree OR at least 30 hours of college credits preferred
• Experience: Experience working with children with cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities strongly preferred
• Bilingual candidates or candidates with experience working in dual language setting preferred
• Licenses or Certifications: Willingness to pursue, or currently enrolled in program for a Special Education Paraprofessional Certification preferred but not required
• Knowledge And Skills: Capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining)
• Ability to use dual languages, or language learning strategies to instruct students and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment

Responsibilities

Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers

Assist in the implementation of individualized communication assistance including interpretive/translation services (ESOL/ELL) and communication board

Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities

Work with other professionals, such as speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists

Provide assistance in interpreting school program needs and pertinent information to parent in the targeted home language

Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills

Assistance with daily school activities, like note-taking, lesson internalization, reading comprehension and grade tracking, may be required.

At some campuses, monitoring of student testing situations may be needed

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

Staff Experience

To apply please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. IDEA Public Schools in Florida intends to promote and establish a Drug-Free Workplace Program to maximize safety and productivity in the workplace, enhance our competitive position in the marketplace, without experiencing the costs, delays, and tragedies associated with accidents that result from drug or alcohol abuse by employees. A Drug-Free Workplace means that of our employees must remain Drug-Free both on and off the job, and free from alcohol on the job. In holding to this policy, all staff members will undergo drug testing prior to starting in their new role with us. To read our full policy, please click the following link: https://ideapublicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FL-Drug-Free-Workplace-Policy.pdf

Background Screening Requirement

Employment in this role is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For additional information, please visit the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com