EL Paraeducator Entrepreneur High School

Position: EL Para educator (8:00am-4:30pm) - Entrepreneur High School
REAL Journey Academies (RJA) is a non-profit charter school management organization designed to significantly increase college entrance and graduation rates for underserved students in the Inland Empire. We aim to impact and revitalize communities through the development of education and other supportive partnerships.

Job Purpose:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide language development instruction to individual or small groups of English Language Learners at the elementary/secondary level; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide language development instruction and assistance to individual or small groups of students, under the general direction of the teachers.

Provide tutorial assistance to students in second language acquisition.

Participate in the preparation of lessons and plans; administer and score a variety of tests.

Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.

Perform a variety of duties such as preparation of instructional materials, scoring papers, and maintaining records and files.

Operate classroom technology and software.

Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a good English-speaking model and general guidance in the school setting.

Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.

Meets with staff or other professionals to review program materials or students.

Meets with teachers to discuss students’ progress.

Communicates with Spanish-speaking parents, orally and in writing, to relay school information.

Translates as needed.

Directs group activities of students as assigned.

Performs other duties as related to job description.

Desired Skills and Traits:

Desire to continuously build professional knowledge

Demonstrate support and knowledge of the school's goals and mission

Possession of patience, flexibility, and the ability to work well as a collaborative team member

Child guidance principles and practices.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Record-keeping techniques.

Prior experience working with children in an educational or other structured setting

Minimum Requirements:

High School degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s in Education or related field

Speak, read, and write effectively in English.

Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Physical demands:

Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

Occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, and reaching for extended periods of time Physical ability to bend over, squat, stand and sit for periods of time, and move with some speed

Occasional computer work including but not limited to typing

Compensation & Benefits:

REAL Journey Academies offers its employees a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. We pride ourselves in offering a competitive benefits package that includes:

Benefits and Perks:

Comprehensive HMO/PPO Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Virtual Medical Visits Health Savings Account Up to 12 Vacation Days
10 Paid Holiday Schedule Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance Employer-matched retirement plans (403b and CalSTRS)
Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Program Legal Insurance Additional voluntary health benefits

Opportunities for Growth & Development
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