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

IDEA Public Schools•Jacksonville, FL

2d•$15 - $19

About The Position

The English Language Learner (ELL) Paraprofessional supports students who are learning English and have limited English proficiency, assisting with educational, communication, social, and behavioral needs under the direction of the facilitator and classroom teachers. The role is suited to candidates seeking experience in Exceptional Student Education and an opportunity to advance their education career. The position is at IDEA River Bluff and is an immediate opening. Compensation is hourly, ranging from $15.00 for candidates with zero years of experience to $18.50. Hourly co-teacher earnings are paid over a 12-month period. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Staff undergo drug testing before starting in the role, under IDEA Public Schools in Florida’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.

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.
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 a range of situations in the school environment.
Successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Completion of pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or at least 30 hours of college credits.
Experience working with children with cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities.
Bilingual skills or experience working in a dual-language setting.
Willingness to pursue, or current enrollment in, a Special Education Paraprofessional Certification program; certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist in students’ educational and social development under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers.
Assist with individualized communication support, including ESOL/ELL interpretation or translation 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, as needed.
Monitor student testing situations at some campuses, as needed.

Benefits

Base medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and subsidies for most 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, depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, capped at $5,250 per year and subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health support, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability and 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 to defray moving costs, if applicable.