Paramount Schools of Excellence · 2 months ago
Language Specialist
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$30K/yr - $30K/yrParamount Schools of Excellence is dedicated to supporting multilingual learners, and they are seeking a Language Specialist to assist with curriculum implementation and student assessment. The role involves providing direct instruction, collaborating with teachers, and ensuring compliance with educational plans for students.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Assists the MLL Team with the purpose of supporting the needs of multilingual learners. Provides direct instruction and assessment in small group and individual settings
Provide substitute support as needed
Assists with coordinating language proficiency testing to identify students who qualify for MLL programs
Identifies program needs (e.g. instructional materials and equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing input to MLL Team that will enhance the MLL program
Assists in monitoring inventory of instructional materials, equipment, and supplies for the purpose of identifying required items to provide instruction in accordance with the established curriculum
Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
Assists with preparing a variety of reports and written materials (e.g., ILPs) for the purpose of documenting activities and ensuring compliance with established guidelines
Responds to inquiries from school personnel for the purpose of providing information, assistance and/or direction related to the grade level or special area activities
Utilizes data-driven instruction and PSOE educational frameworks to ensure delivery of standard’s driven instruction to all students
Completes assessments, grading, planning, and conferences with students, staff, and families within appropriate timelines
Utilizes oversight by the MLL team, Special Education Director, school counselor, and other subcontracted professional staff/outside agencies as needed to identify and understand strategies for support and instruction of students with exceptional needs
Ensures appropriate classroom implementation of BIP’s, FBA’s, IEP’s and 504 programs
Completes any additional reporting as requested by the MLL Team, Special Education Director, or counselor
As assigned, maintains regular family communication
Completes reports and follow-up documentation as required by administration
Contributes to keeping updated and documented cumulative folders as ongoing case files for all current students
Contributes to a strong school education team: serves on school and/or community committees; seeks participation and involvement with direction for ongoing local operations
Abides by all PSOE frameworks as approved by the CEO and as noted in the staff handbook
Maintains ongoing, consistent, and supportive communication for the classroom as noted in the school’s frameworks
Assumes all roles as delegated for a variety of school functions for the purpose of managing the team workload more efficiently
Utilizes effective systems as delegated to troubleshoot problems, track progress, and regularly evaluate workflow components, so as to measure progress in a way that can be effectively communicated to the team lead
Contributes to the organization's mission and reflects the priorities of the school
Is prepared to assist in the planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of special projects
Establishes a positive, healthy, and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations, including FERPA, FAPE, Section 504, and Special Education
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Prior successful full-time education experience in a similar setting is preferred
Unwavering commitment to quality programs and production
Excellence in organizational management and data disaggregation, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, and set and achieve strategic objectives
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to planning
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
Passion, idealism, integrity, grit, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
Annual training and/or professional development is required for all PSOE employees
Preferred
Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
Proficiency in technology
Prior experience in charter schools
Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization
Company
Paramount Schools of Excellence
Paramount Schools of Excellence has three campuses located on Indianapolis’s east side that educate K-8 students in an innovative environment that instills high expectations for success.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michelle Thompson, PhD
Founder
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