Flex Bilingual/ESL Paraprofessional

Description Role Mission: IDEA FlexBilingual/ESL Paraprofessionalwillassistcampusinsupportingthe 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, in various subject-matter areas to reinforce classroom lessons.TheBilingual/ESL Paraprofessional will alsohave the opportunity toplay a significant role connecting with families and facilitating effective learning experiences through collaboration with content-area teachers. TheBilingual/ESL paraprofessional reports tocampus principalor designee.Duties are performed under the general supervision of certified teachers.Note- Assigned campus may change onanannual basis based on district enrollment demographics.What We Offer Compensation: Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.05for 0 years of experienceand $23.17Hourly co-teachers earnings are paid out over a 12-month periodOther 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 a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.What You Bring -- CompetenciesQualifications:Education: Completion of at least 48 semester units of study at an accredited institution of higher education ORpossession of anassociate's degreeor higher from an accredited institution of higher educationExperience: 1+ year(s) of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting; Experience working with Emergent Bilingualsin an educational setting (strongly preferred)Required: Bilingual English & SpanishRegularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 poundsKnowledge and Skills:Emotional Intelligence – Job requires a high level of emotional intelligence for interacting with campus leaders,teachers, Assessment Teams, and colleagues.Ability to instruct students and manage student behaviorStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environmentBasic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementationIntegrity – Job requires being honest and ethical.Initiative – Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities, challenges, andshareopinions and direction without hesitation.Stress Tolerance – Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high- stress situations.Dependability – Job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligationsWhat You’ll Do -- Accountabilities Instructional Support – 90%Provide instructional supportand language instructiontonewcomerEmergent Bilingual (EB)/English Learner (EL)studentsinclassroom,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 instructionImplementprescribed newcomer curriculum(s) with fidelity(if assigned to leadReviews student placement and progress withcontent-areateacher(s)Support classroom management and behavior intervention strategies as neededProviding home language tutorial assistance to individual students andhelpthem prepare assignments in their second languageParticipate in professional development opportunities to expand knowledge and skills related to bilingual and ESL education.Other Duties – 10%Participates in professional development, as assignedParticipate in faculty meetings and special events as assignedMaintain Time and Effort as approved in the consolidated applicationResponsibilities:Act in a professional and ethical manner andadheres 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 informationBegins and completes work within the allotted time.Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.Participateinstaffdevelopmenttrainingprogramstoimprovejobperformance.Participateinmeetingsandspecialeventsasassignedas allowable under grand guidelines.Exerciseprofessionaljudgmentinabsences;bepunctualtowork,meetings,andappointments.We look for Team and Family who embody the followingvaluesand characteristics:Believes and is committed to our missionand being an agent of change: that all studentsare capable of gettingto and through collegeHas demonstrated effectiveoutcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for themHas a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improvequicklyWorks with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomesThrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and changeSeeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organizationWorks through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationshipsin order toachieve outcomesWe believe in education asa professionand hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students