Bilingual ESL Flex Co-Teacher - IDEA Spears Academy (26-27)
About The Position
The Bilingual ESL Flex Co-Teacher role at IDEA Spears Academy is a full-time position designed to provide immediate support in classrooms by acting as an additional para-professional staff member. These individuals are hired with the intention of filling a permanent co-teaching role when a vacancy arises. This program ensures that students do not miss out on valuable instruction from a qualified co-teacher during vacancy periods. Flex Co-Teachers are assigned to a "home-campus" but may be assigned to temporary co-teaching roles at other campuses in the region. They participate in interviews for permanent co-teaching placements when vacancies occur. All IDEA co-teachers receive training in instructional strategies to deliver highly effective instruction and are responsible for student instruction under the guidance of an IDEA teacher. This position is grant-funded through Title III Part A, and while funding may be extended, there is no guarantee of ongoing employment. All duties must align with the grant's allowable activities.
Requirements
- At least 48 college hours required or bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required.
- 1+ year(s) of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting.
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
- 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.
- 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.
- Embody high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.
Responsibilities
- Report to the "home-campus" daily.
- Report to temporary co-teaching assignments determined by the regional staffing team that are not at the "home-campus".
- Participate in matching interviews when there is a permanent co-teaching position available at one of your top 4 site locations.
- Shadow a great teacher or co-teacher on the "home-campus".
- Work with a small group of students on the "home-campus".
- Substitute for a daily absence.
- Cover an extended absence/FMLA.
- Other instructional duties as assigned by the "home-campus" or regional staffing team.
- Assist in the educational development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher.
- Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
- Successfully implement the assigned curriculum.
- Participate in lesson practice and delivery of our assigned curriculum.
- Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis.
- Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
- Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
- Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
- Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
- Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions.
- Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development.
- Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.
- Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on the needs of our scholars.
Benefits
- Paid Family Leave (up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption)
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to 50% of tuition, $5,250 maximum per year)
- Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health (5 face-to-face counseling sessions, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling)
- Dental and vision plans
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Parenting benefits
- Flexible spending account options
- Generous vacation time
- Referral bonuses
- Professional development
- 403(b) plan
- Relocation allowance (if applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
