English Language Learner (ELL) Paraprofessional - IDEA Lakeland 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 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>