Flex Bilingual​/ESL Paraprofessional - IDEA La Joya Academy

Description

Role Mission: IDEA Flex Bilingual/ESL Paraprofessional (Title III) will assist 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, in various subject-matter areas to reinforce classroom lessons. The Bilingual/ESL Paraprofessional will also have the opportunity to play a significant role connecting with families and facilitating effective learning experiences through collaboration with content-area teachers.

The Bilingual/ESL paraprofessional reports to campus principal or designee. Duties are performed under the general supervision of certified teachers. Note
- Assigned campus may change on an annual basis based on district enrollment demographics.

• 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

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.

• 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
• Regularly 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 pounds

• 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 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 – Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Initiative – Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities, challenges, and share opinions 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 obligations