Bilingual Special Education Paraprofessional

Namaste Charter School; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Namaste Charter School is seeking a paraprofessional to support students with diverse learning needs in a collaborative classroom setting. You will implement services outlined in individual education plans under teacher supervision and assist with material preparation and data collection.

The role includes supporting personal care needs per IEP, facilitating behavior plans, and communicating effectively with families from diverse linguistic backgrounds within the school community.

Qualifications

• Implement services and interventions under teacher guidance and supervision.
• Assist in creating materials to support curricular modifications.
• Collaborate with team members on student needs and progress.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Namaste Charter School’s policies and confidentiality.
• Assist with personal care needs identified in the student’s IEP.
• Support behavior plans and data collection processes.
• Document service delivery using paraprofessional logs and logs in online database.
• Perform related duties as assigned and necessary.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication with linguistically and culturally diverse parents/guardians and students.
• Provide classroom support to implement individualized education plans.
• Monitor and adapt activities to meet diverse learning needs.

Skills

Note-taking

Small group instruction

One-on-one support

Technology use

Field trip supervision

Data collection

Behavior management

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Paraprofessional License

Job description

Description

The paraprofessional is knowledgeable of child development, disabilities, and different learning styles. They are able and willing to implement services outlined in the student’s IEP, as well as support all students in the learning environment. The paraprofessional is flexible and able to adapt to changing conditions, exercise good judgment in taking initiative to modify activities to meet the needs of all students.

Requirements

Key Competencies: Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Implement services, supports and interventions directly to students with the guidance and supervision from a teacher, such as note‑taking, movement breaks, technology use, small group or one one one skills practice, previewing or reviewing skills, and field trip supervision
• Assist in making or providing materials for an individual, group, or class to help the teacher create
  curricular modifications for all
• Collaborate and communicate with team members regarding students’ needs and progress
• Demonstrate knowledge of Namaste Charter School’s mission, vision, policies and procedures, operating instructions, and confidentiality standards
• Assist with the personal care needs (e.g., toileting, dressing) as identified in the student’s IEP
• Support student with behavior; e.g. implementing behavior plan, collecting data, and using de‑escalation techniques
• Document service delivery using paraprofessional logs and service capture logs in online database
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
• Facilitate communication with linguistically and culturally diverse parents/guardians and students; making cross linguistic connections as appropriate in and out the classroom

Qualifications

Spanish Fluency strongly preferred

Paraprofessional License

Salary & Benefits

Salary and benefits determined in accordance with collective bargaining agreement, based on relevant experience

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

Namaste Charter School is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools Namaste does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.