English Language Learner Paraprofessional - IDEA Lakeland

About The Role

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 s
cholars
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 $18.00
Hourly co-
teachers
earnings are paid out over a 12-month period
Other 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.
Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
Paid Family Leave:
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their 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.
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.
What You Bring -- Competencies

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma Required
OR H
igh
S
chool
E
quivalency
D
iploma issued pursuant to State Board of Education rules required
;
an
Associate
degree
OR
at least
30 hours of college credit
s 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 behavio
r
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
What You’ll Do -- Accountabilities

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
Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records
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
We look for Team and Family who embody the following
values
and characteristics:
Believes and is committed to our mission
and being an agent of change: that all students
are capable of getting
to and through college
Has demonstrated effective
outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing
in order to
learn and improve
quickly
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships
in order to
achieve outcomes
We believe in education as
a profession
and hold ourselves to high level of conduct,
professionalism
and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students
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
At
IDEA
the
Staff Experience
Team
uses
our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members
.
Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values
here
!
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>