English Language Learner (ELL) Paraprofessional - IDEA River Bluff (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Jacksonville, FL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The English Language Learner (ELL) Paraprofessional supports students who are learning English and have limited English proficiency, assisting with their educational and social development under the direction of facilitators and classroom teachers. The role is suited to candidates seeking experience in Exceptional Student Education, particularly in providing accommodations and language support. Paraprofessionals may assist students with special needs and help them participate in classroom and school activities. The position is based at IDEA River Bluff and is identified as an immediate opening. Compensation is $15.00 to $18.50 per hour, based on experience, with hourly earnings paid over 12 months. The role requires a high school diploma or state-issued high school equivalency diploma. An associate degree or at least 30 college credit hours is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma issued pursuant to State Board of Education rules.
Ability to physically assist students with special needs, including positioning, lifting, transferring, and restraining when required.
Ability to use dual languages or language-learning strategies to instruct students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to varied situations in the school environment.
Undergo drug testing before starting the role.
Successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or at least 30 hours of college credit.
Experience working with children with cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities.
Bilingual ability or experience working in a dual-language setting.
Willingness to pursue, or current enrollment in, a Special Education Paraprofessional Certification program.

Responsibilities

Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers.
Help implement individualized communication assistance, including ESOL/ELL interpretation and translation services and communication boards.
Support individual students inside and outside the classroom so they can fully participate in activities.
Work with other professionals, including speech therapists, social workers, and occupational and physical therapists.
Help interpret school program needs and pertinent information for parents in the targeted home language.
Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
Support students with emotional or behavioral concerns and help them develop appropriate social skills.
Assist with daily school activities such as note-taking, lesson internalization, reading comprehension, and grade tracking when required.
Monitor student testing situations at some campuses when needed.

Benefits

Medical plan with the employer covering the majority of the employee premium and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse or domestic partner and children.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition, with a maximum of $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Employer-paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of annual compensation.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.