Bilingual ESL Flex Co-Teacher - IDEA Hardy Academy (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The IDEA Flex Bilingual/ESL Paraprofessional (Title III) will assist the campus in supporting the academic and linguistic needs of emergent bilingual/ESL newcomer students. This role provides instruction and tutors individual and small groups of students within the English Language Development (ELD) program to reinforce classroom lessons. The Bilingual/ESL Paraprofessional will also play a significant role in connecting with families and facilitating effective learning experiences through collaboration with content-area teachers. This position is grant-funded with Title III Part A funds, and while funding may be extended, there is no guarantee of ongoing employment. All duties are allowable and allocable to the grant program, with the employee working solely on grant-outlined activities.

Requirements

• 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
• 1+ year(s) of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting
• 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Emergent Bilinguals in an educational setting (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support and language instruction to newcomer Emergent Bilingual (EB)/English Learner (EL) students in classroom, 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 instruction.
• Implement prescribed newcomer curriculum(s) with fidelity (if assigned to lead).
• Reviews student placement and progress with content-area teacher(s).
• Support classroom management and behavior intervention strategies as needed.
• Providing home language tutorial assistance to individual students and help them prepare assignments in their second language.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to expand knowledge and skills related to bilingual and ESL education.
• Participates in professional development, as assigned.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Maintain T ime and Effort as approved in the consolidated application.
• Act in a professional and ethical manner and adheres 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 information.
• Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
• Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in meetings and special events as assigned as allowable under grand guidelines.
• Exercise professional judgment in absences; be punctual to work, meetings, and appointments.

Benefits

• 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.
• Dental and vision plans
• Disability
• Life insurance
• Parenting benefits
• Flexible spending account options
• Generous vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Professional development
• 403(b) plan
• Relocation allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree