Flex Bilingual/ESL Paraprofessional - IDEA La Joya Academy (Immediate Opening)

About the Role

IDEA Flex Bilingual/ESL Paraprofessional (Title III) will assist the campus in supporting the academic and linguistic needs of emergent bilingual/ESL newcomer students. Under general supervision, provides instruction and tutors individual and small groups of students within the English Language Development (ELD) program to reinforce classroom lessons. The Bilingual/ESL Paraprofessional will also connect with families and facilitate effective learning experiences through collaboration with content-area teachers. The role reports to the campus principal or designee and duties are performed under the general supervision of certified teachers. Note: Assigned campus may change annually based on district enrollment demographics.

Responsibilities

Instructional Support – 90%

• Provide instructional support and language instruction to newcomer Emergent Bilingual (EB)/English Learner (EL) students in classroom, individual, and small group settings.
• Assist classroom teachers in implementing strategies to support language acquisition and academic success for EB/ELs.
• Assist with direct academic and language-designed instructional activities during whole-group and small-group content instruction.
• Implement prescribed newcomer curriculum(s) with fidelity (if assigned to lead).
• Review student placement and progress with content-area teacher(s).
• Support classroom management and behavior intervention strategies as needed.
• Provide home language tutorial assistance to individual students and help them prepare assignments in their second language.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to expand knowledge and skills related to bilingual and ESL education.

Other Duties – 10%

• Participate in professional development, as assigned.
• Attend faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Maintain Time and Effort as approved in the consolidated application.
• Act in a professional and ethical manner and adhere to professional standards at all times.
• Comply with policies, procedures, and programs.
• Demonstrate attention to punctuality, attendance, records, and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and other professional information.
• Begin and complete work within the allotted time.
• Properly notify supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in meetings and special events as assigned, allowable under grant guidelines.
• Exercise professional judgment in absences; be punctual to work, meetings, and appointments.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of at least 48 semester units of study at an accredited institution of higher education OR possession of an associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience: 1+ year(s) of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting; Experience working with Emergent Bilinguals in an educational setting (strongly preferred).
• Required: Bilingual English & Spanish.

Skills

• Emotional Intelligence – High level of emotional intelligence for interacting with campus leaders, teachers, Assessment Teams, and colleagues.
• Ability 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.
• Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation.
• Integrity – Being honest and ethical.
• Initiative – Willingness to take on responsibilities, challenges, and share opinions and direction without hesitation.
• Stress Tolerance – Accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Benefits

We offer a 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.

• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• 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.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parenting benefits.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• 403(b) plan.

IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

Pay

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $15.51 for 0 years of experience and $21.33. Hourly co-teachers earnings are paid out over a 12-month period.

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 the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves nearly 80,000 college-bound students in 137 schools across Texas, Florida, and 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.